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Ryan Mallett, former NFL and University of Arkansas quarterback has died of an apparent drowning in Destin, Florida. He was 35 years old.
On Tuesday, the White Hall School District in Arkansas, where Mallett worked as the head football coach, confirmed his death on their officialFacebookpage.
“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.”
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department had reported an apparent drowning on Tuesday afternoon, stating that swimmers were spotted struggling to return to shore.
“One of the individuals, an adult male, went under and lifeguards say he was not breathing when pulled out,” they said. “Lifesaving measures were immediately undertaken but the man was pronounced deceased at the Destin Emergency Room.”
After notifying his family, the Sheriff’s Office was able to identify the deceased as Mallett.
“We send our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, and loved ones in his tragic passing,” they added.
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“The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett,” the NFL teamtweetedTuesday with a picture of Mallet. “Our thoughts are with the Mallett family, his former teammates and all who are mourning his loss.”
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Mallett played sparingly as a backup toTom Bradybefore the Patriots traded him to the Houston Texans in 2014.
Mallett’s former Texans teammateJ.J. Watttook toTwitteron Tuesday, where we wrote, “Rest in Peace brother.”
“Horrible news to read about Ryan Mallett,” Watt, 34, tweeted. “Gone way too soon.”
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He appeared in eight games over three seasons for the Ravens, throwing for 648 yards and four touchdowns to three interceptions,Sports Illustratedreports.
The star prospect out of Texas High in Texarkana was the offensive MVP of the Liberty Bowl in 2010 and was named All-SEC second team in 2009 and 2010.
source: people.com
