Why did Colt Brennan never play in the NFL?

HONOLULU — Colt Brennan, a star quarterback at the University of Hawaii who finished third in the 2007 Heisman Trophy balloting, died early Tuesday, his father said. He was 37. A certain pro prospect, he bypassed the NFL draft in order to play his senior year for Hawaii coach June Jones.

What happened Cole Brennan?

23, 2007. Brennan, who finished third in the 2007 Heisman Trophy balloting, died on May 11 at age 37. He wanted to hand-deliver the card because Mother’s Day was approaching and Mom was heading out of town.

Is Colt Brennan dead?

Deceased (1983–2021)
Colt Brennan/Living or Deceased

How did Colt Brennan Di?

Record-setting former University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan has died at the age of 37 after being found unconscious at an in-patient rehabilitation facility in California, his family has confirmed. He was unconscious when he was taken back to the hospital, where he later died, his father said.

When did Colton Brennan play in the NFL?

Colton James Brennan (August 16, 1983 – May 11, 2021) was an American football player who was a quarterback. He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, where he was a two-time, third-team All-American before being selected by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft .

When was Colt Brennan drafted to the Redskins?

Brennan was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was the 10th quarterback selected in the draft. On July 14, he signed a four-year $1.8 million contract. Brennan appeared in his first NFL exhibition game in the 2008 Hall of Fame Game against the Indianapolis Colts on August 3.

How old was Colt Brennan when he died?

On May 10, 2021, Brennan was found unconscious at a hotel room after ingesting fentanyl. He was hospitalized in Newport Beach, California, and died the following day, at age 37.

When did Colt Brennan join the Hawaii football team?

Brennan joined Hawaii in 2005 and quickly earned the starting quarterback job. He started 10 of 12 games, the only games he did not start being against USC and San Diego State. He either tied or broke 11 school offensive records in what was a successful first season with the Warriors.