Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died Tuesday of an apparent drowning in Florida, at the age of 35, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Facebook.
The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett.
Our thoughts are with the Mallett family, his former teammates, and all those mourning his loss. pic.twitter.com/TUpa7cpXoS
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 27, 2023
Mallett, who has been head football coach for the Whitehall, Arkansas school district since February 2021, was taken from the beach to a hospital in Florida, where he was pronounced dead. according to to the authorities.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Coach Ryan Mallett. Please remember and pray,” said Whitehall School District. Said in a statement.
A top-performing high school recruit, Mallett started college at the University of Michigan in 2007 before transferring to Arkansas and leading the Razorbacks to the 2009 Liberty Bowl championship as a sophomore. according to to ESPN.
“We are shocked and saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett. He was a Razorback legend of extraordinary talent and personality to match,” Arkansas Razorback Football Said in a statement.
We are shocked and saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett. He was a Razorback legend with an extraordinary talent and the personality to match. He guided our program through some of the most memorable moments of our time. All who knew him will miss him. our thoughts and prayers… pic.twitter.com/aYlMOBkHAV
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) June 27, 2023
of 6 foot 6 Mallett was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and played for the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens in his career through 2017. according to to the New York Post. According to ESPN, he appeared in 21 games, including eight starts, for 1,835 passing yards, nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Bill Belichick speaks out on Ryan Mallett’s death. pic.twitter.com/3Yz2U6F8Yd
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 27, 2023
“I am deeply saddened by Ryan’s tragic passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the many people he touched in his life,” said Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. rice field. Said in a statement. (Related: Legendary NFL running back Jim Brown dies at 87)
“My job is to help shape and shape young people,” Mallett said. Said Whole Hog Sports talks about his appointment as head coach. “Now is the time for many to find out about themselves. I hope I can help them.”
