Colton James Brennan (August 16, 1983 – May 11, 2021) was an American professional football quarterback. He played See more

Brennan attended Mater Dei High School in California. He helped Mater Dei advance to the league championship in basketball as a … See more

Colorado
Brennan originally attended the University of Colorado at Boulder (Colorado) in 2002 as a walk-on. He spent the year as a redshirt.
On January 28, 2004, Brennan entered the dorm room of a … See more

Washington Redskins
Brennan was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. He was the tenth quarterback selected in the draft. On July 14, he signed a four-year, $1.8 million contract. See more

Brennan was a communications major. On December 16, 2007, Brennan received his Bachelor of Arts in communications and a 27-second standing ovation. Hawaii-based venture capitalist Barry Weinman wore Brennan's No. 15 jersey while delivering the commencement … See more

Brennan was arrested on July 25, 2012, in Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii, on suspicion of driving under the influence and third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug. His blood-alcohol level was 0.17 percent, more than twice the legal limit for driving a vehicle. … See more

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. With his father's assistance, Brennan had attempted to enter a detox center at See more