Justin Bannan
Justin Lewis Bannan (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. He played college football at Colorado. Bannan also played for the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, St. Louis Rams, and Detroit Lions. In 2019, he shot a woman in the shoulder, while in a busy gym in Boulder, Colorado. He admitted to being high on drugs at the time of the incident. On February 10th, 2022 he was sentenced to 16 years in prison for attempted murder. Early years . Bannan graduated from Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks, California in 1997 and was a letterman in football and basketball. Professional career. 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. 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. Denver Broncos. On March 5, 2010, Bannan signed a five-year contract  with the Denver Broncos. On March 3, 2011, the Broncos released Bannan. St. Louis Rams. Bannan signed with the St. Louis Rams on July 30, 2011. 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. 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. Personal life. Bannan has an interest in stocks and bonds, and appeared on Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" television show  on October 31, 2007. On October 17, 2019, Bannan was arrested in connection to a shooting that took place at Black Lab Sports in Boulder, Colorado that left one woman injured. Bannan was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault and burglary for the shooting. On February 10, 2022, he was sentenced to 16 years in prison.