Justin Bannan
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Bannan in the 2012 preseason
No. 97, 94, 95
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1979-04-18) April 18, 1979
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Fair Oaks (CA) Bella Vista
College:Colorado
NFL Draft:2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:313
Sacks:6.5
Forced fumbles:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Justin Lewis Bannan[1] (born April 18, 1979) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Bannan also played for the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, St. Louis Rams, and Detroit Lions, and played college football at Colorado.

In 2019, Bannan wounded an acupuncturist when he shot her in the shoulder as she entered her treatment room, where he had been hiding. Bannan was sentenced to sixteen years imprisonment for attempted murder and felony assault in 2022.[2]

Early years

Bannan graduated from Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks, California, in 1997 and was a letterman in football and basketball. Bannan received a scholarship to play football at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was a starting player from 1997 to 2001.[2][3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m)		 300 lb
(136 kg)		 4.86 s1.70 s2.91 s4.24 s7.31 s29 in
(0.74 m)		8 ft 3 in
(2.51 m)		24 reps
All from NFL Combine.[4]

Buffalo Bills

Bannan was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round (139th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft and played for them through the 2005 season.[5]

Bannan in 2010

Baltimore Ravens

Bannan joined the Baltimore Ravens before the 2006 season and played for them until 2009. In the 2008 season, he set a personal-best with 30 solo tackles (56 total), one sack and one interception.[6]

Denver Broncos

On March 5, 2010, Bannan signed a five-year contract with the Denver Broncos.[7] On March 3, 2011, the Broncos released Bannan.[8]

St. Louis Rams

Bannan signed with the St. Louis Rams on July 30, 2011.[9] He was released following the 2011 season on March 12, 2012.

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On April 11, 2012, Bannan signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos.[10]

Detroit Lions

On August 15, 2013, Bannan signed a contract with the Detroit Lions. Bannan was released from the Lions as of September 25, 2013.[11]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2002BUF 150211561.02000001100
2003BUF 14115960.01000000000
2004BUF 1002110.00000000000
2005BUF 1674023171.54000000000
2006BAL 111151320.00000001000
2007BAL 151302192.05000001000
2008BAL 16154530151.041-40-430000
2009BAL 162352960.02000000000
2010DEN 16163525101.03000041000
2011STL 1514322660.04000030000
2012DEN 16154228140.02000041100
2013DET 301010.00000000000
16372313220936.5271-400145200

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2008BAL 3311920.01000000000
2009BAL 202200.00000000000
2012DEN 117520.00000010000
64201640.01000010000

Post-football career

Bannan partnered with his former Broncos teammate Chris Kuper to co-found Black Lab Sports, a sports technology incubator and venture capital firm. The company opened an office in Boulder, Colorado in 2015. The company made its first investment into iSplack, a company that manufactures custom eye black.[2]

Criminal conviction

On October 16, 2019, Bannan shot and wounded an acupuncturist as she was entering her locked treatment room. Bannan had been crouching in the corner of the office, which was located in a building shared by Bannan's Black Lab Sports company.[2] When he was arrested, he told police that he was hiding from the Russian mafia and had disposed of his cell phone because he believed someone was tracking him.[12] He also told police he was suffering from hydrocephalus. He had a backpack with him that contained two .45-caliber handguns, as well as a rolled bill containing cocaine residue.[12][13]

Bannan pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, and his lawyer argued that multiple head injuries sustained over his football career could have contributed to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease that has been linked to repetitive head trauma.[13] Prosecutors argued that his paranoia was linked to his drug abuse.[2] Bannan was found guilty on one count of first-degree attempted murder, one count of second-degree attempted murder, and two counts of felony assault. He was sentenced to sixteen years in prison, which was the mandatory minimum sentence for his conviction.[2] The victim had requested he receive the minimum sentence, but maximum probation and mandatory drug treatment.[13] The victim filed a civil lawsuit against Bannan and Black Lab sports in 2020.[2]

Personal life

Bannan grew up in Sacramento, California, where his father ran a construction company. He has a brother who is six years older than him.[2][14] Bannan became interested in finance when he joined the NFL, and described investing as a hobby.[14]

Bannon married his wife Sommer in 2011.[14] The couple has one child together. They divorced in 2014. In 2015, Bannan had a child from a different relationship.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Justin Bannan". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Schad, Tom (February 10, 2023). "Ex-NFL lineman Justin Bannan sentenced to 16 years in prison after bizarre 2019 shooting". USA Today. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. ↑ Byars, Mitchell (February 10, 2022). "Former Denver Bronco Justin Bannan sentenced to 16 years in prison for Boulder shooting". The Denver Post. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Justin Bannan, Pro Scout Draft.com". Nfldraftscout.com. September 21, 2006. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  5. ↑ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on October 1, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  6. ↑ http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=10953%5B%5D
  7. ↑ Bedinger, Sayre (March 5, 2010). "Denver Broncos Sign DL Justin Bannan". Mile High Report. milehighreport.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  8. ↑ Caldwell, Gray (March 3, 2011). "Bannan, Williams released". Denver Broncos. Archived from the original on March 7, 2011. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
  9. ↑ Klis, Mike (July 30, 2011). "Justin Bannan agrees to terms with Rams". Denver Post. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  10. ↑ Bena, John (April 11, 2012). "Official: Denver Broncos Sign Justin Bannan". Mile High Report. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  11. ↑ Meinke, Kyle (August 16, 2013). "Detroit Lions release 2 players, including CB Conroy Black just 3 days after signing him". MLive. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
  12. 1 2 Butzer, Stephanie (February 10, 2022). "Former Bronco Justin Bannan sentenced to prison for attempted murder". KMGH-TV. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  13. 1 2 3 Bieler, Des (February 11, 2022). "Ex-NFL player Justin Bannan sentenced to 16 years for 2019 shooting". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  14. 1 2 3 Jones, Lindsay H. (January 1, 2011). "Justin Bannan: Deeper Colorado roots". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
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