Ryan Mallett Dead: Former NFL Quarterback Dies at 35

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Former NFL star Ryan Mallett has died. He was 35. The White Hall School District in Arkansas, where Mallett worked as head coach of varsity football, first confirmed the athlete’s death on Tuesday, June 27, via their official Facebook page.   “It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Coach Ryan Mallett.

Coach Mallett was a beloved coach and educator,” the post read. “We ask that you remember his family, team, students, fellow coaches, and the White Hall School District staff in your prayers.” In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The Okaloosa Country Sheriff’s Office first announced on Tuesday that a tourist had died in an apparent drowning offshore of Gulf Shore Drive in Destin, Florida. “A group of individuals were reportedly struggling offshore when a man went under,” their official Twitter page read at the time. “He was not breathing when lifeguards found and pulled him out.

Tragically lifesaving measures weren’t successful.”   The Sheriff’s Office later confirmed via Twitter that “the victim is identified as 35-year-old Ryan Mallett of Arkansas.” They added: “We send our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, and loved ones in his tragic passing.”  Mallett, who played quarterback for the University of Arkansas, was drafted as a third-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2011 and served as backup to Tom Brady for four years.

He was later traded to the Houston Texans before playing with the Baltimore Ravens from 2015 to 2017. Following news of his death, the Patriots shared a heartfelt tribute about their former teammate via Twitter. “The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett,” the team