What happened to Colt Brennan? Legendary Hawai'i QB and ex-NFL player dies at 37

On Tuesday, reports out of Hawaii emerged with some horrific news. Colt Brennan, former University of Hawai'i star quarterback, died at of 37. Colt's far, Terry Brennan confirmed to reporters that his son died in a hospital in California and football fans were quick to send in ir tributes to former NCAA superstar. However, some fans are curious to kw more about Colt Brennan cause of death and Colt Brennan NFL career -

What happened to Colt Brennan? Iconic former college football star dies d 37

While speaking to ESPN on Tuesday, Terry Brennan confirmed that his son, Colt, tragically passed away in early hours of  morning at a hospital in Newport Beach, California. day before Colt Brennan death, paramedics were called to a hotel room where he h been with a few or people. To answer 'What happened to Colt Brennan?' query, Terry Brennan said his son h ingested something laced with fentanyl and never regained consciousness. At time of Colt Brennan death, he was d 37.

How did Colt Brennan die? Colt Brennan cause of death

According to reports, Colt Brennan h tried to enter a detox program at an area hospital, but he was turned away because re were beds available. Colt was being treated at a rehabilitation facility when he was found unconscious a few days ago. His death was ruled as a drug overdose. Terry Brennan said that a number of family members were present at Colt's side when he died.

While speaking about programme, Terry Brennan said, "He (Colt) was really into it. It involved a lot of physical activity and he liked it. He was working with soldiers who h come back from Afghanistan and Iraq with similar problems. He was doing quite well with it for four months. n something happened and he went to dark side, and it was just t good."

Colt Brennan NFL career and college hours

Colt Brennan's run of success from 2005 to 2007 helped put Hawai'i football on map. Brennan put toger a decorative career in Hawai'i. In 2006, Brennan completed 72.6% of his passes while throwing for 5,549 passing yards and 58 touchdowns.

His passing yards total from that season is currently seventh-most in FBS history, and his eye-popping touchdown total was a record until current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 60 scores in 2019 for LSU. Inste of entering NFL Draft, Brennan decided to return to Hawai'i for his senior season.

That year, Brennan led University of Hawai'i to ir first Western Athletic Conference title. He threw for 4,343 passing yards with 38 touchdowns and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting. Brennan was first player from Hawaii to finish as a Heisman finalist.

Brennan’s career at Hawaii was one of best in college football history. In total, He finished with 14,193 passing yards and 131 touchdowns. Brennan is currently second in FBS history in passing yards per game, fifth in passing touchdowns, and eighth in passing yards.

After his time at Hawai'i, Brennan was taken in sixth round of 2008 draft by Washington, but injuries prevented him from playing his rookie year, and he was released. He never played in NFL. A car accident in 2010 left Brennan with a traumatic brain injury, and that me it difficult to continue his football career. He tried to catch on in USFL, Canian Football League and Arena Football League but didn't stick.

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