Former NFL and Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett tragically died on June 27, 2023, at the age of 35. He drowned while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Mallett was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being transported from the beach.
Mallett played college football at the University of Arkansas, where he was a two-year starter and led the Razorbacks to an SEC championship game appearance in 2011. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft and played for the Patriots, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens over the course of his seven-year NFL career.
In a statement, the Arkansas Razorbacks said that Mallett was “a Razorback legend with larger-than-life talent and a personality to match.” They said that he “led our program to some of our best moments in recent memory” and that he would be “deeply missed by all who knew him.”
The cause of Mallett’s drowning is not yet known. However, authorities said that there were no signs of foul play.
NFL Career
- 2011 NFL Draft: Third round, 74th overall pick by the New England Patriots
- 2012 Pro Bowl: Alternate
- 2013 NFL season: Started 10 games for the Houston Texans, completing 55.1% of his passes for 1,835 yards and 12 touchdowns with 10 interceptions
Mallett was a two-year starter at the University of Arkansas, where he led the Razorbacks to an SEC championship game appearance in 2011. He finished his college career with 11,940 passing yards and 82 touchdowns.
Mallett was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He spent his first two seasons in New England as a backup quarterback, but he started two games in 2012 and was named to the Pro Bowl as an alternate.
In 2013, Mallett was traded to the Houston Texans. Furthermore, he started 10 games for the Texans that season, but he was released after the season. He then signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2014, but he was released after one season.
Mallett played his final NFL game in 2015 with the San Francisco 49ers. Finally, he retired from professional football in 2017.
Our sympathy goes out to Ryan and his family during this tragic time.
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