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Former NFL quarterback and beloved high school football coach Ryan Mallett  has passed away at the age of 35.

Mallett, who played in the NFL with the New England Patriots, Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens died on June 27, 2023.

Read on to learn how did Ryan Mallett die, what happened to him, and what was Ryan Mallett death cause and more.

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Who was Ryan Mallet?

Ryan Mallett born on June 5, 1988  was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL).

Mallett was born in Batesville, Arkansas. His father, Jim, was a high school teacher and football coach and mother, Debbie, was a teacher. He has an older sister, Lauren.

The family moved to Texarkana, Texas, when he was four years old. He became friends with Will Middlebrooks when they met in a football camp in the seventh grade.

Mallett graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana, and was ranked as the No. 2 quarterback and No. 4 overall player in the nation by Rivals.com. He was also the Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas in 2006.

Mallett participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in 2007 and won the Glenn Davis Army Award as the best player on the West team. He chose to play at Michigan over numerous Power 5 offers.

Mallett’s NCAA career

Mallett was a top recruit coming out of high school and initially committed to the University of Michigan. He transferred after the 2007 season and played two years for the University of Arkansas before he entered the NFL Draft in 2011.

Mallett, who stood 6’7”, threw 62 touchdown passes in two seasons with the Razorbacks and guided the program to the Sugar Bowl in 2010. He was regarded as one of the top quarterbacks available in his draft year, with some projecting him as a first-round pick.

NFL career and entry into coaching

The New England Patriots selected Mallett in the third round to compete for the role of Tom Brady’s backup — and some even compared Mallett to Brady, given six quarterbacks were taken in 2011 (just as they were in Brady’s 2000 draft year) before the Patriots got their man.

But Mallett played only four games in two seasons for New England before he was traded to Houston, which gave him a shot as the starting quarterback in 2014 before a torn pectoral muscle ended his season prematurely. The Texans released Mallett in 2015, and he played parts of three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens before he retired from the NFL.

Mallett took up coaching after his playing days ended. He was an assistant coach at Mountain Home High School in his native Arkansas, and he was named head coach at White Hall High School — also in his home state — in 2022.

Ryan Mallett death

Ryan Mallett died at age 35 after drowning in the Gulf of Mexico, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

The NFL issued a statement on Twitter following news of his death, stating that “The NFL family is deeply saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”

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Ryan Mallett death statement

Ryan Mallett cause of death

Mallett drowned in Destin, Florida, on June 27, 2023, and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. He was 35.

According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Mallett was stuck on a sandbar and drowned while attempting to make it back to land.

The National Weather Service had issued a statement warning of rip currents in the area.

Ryan Mallett  Obituary

It’s difficult to find words to express the depth of sorrow and grief that comes with the loss of a young life like Ryan Mallett’s. His story is a reminder of how fragile and precious life is and how important it is to cherish every moment. But beyond the tragedy of his passing, Will’s life was also a source of inspiration and hope.

He touched many lives with his kindness, generosity, and faith, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. As we remember Ryan Mallett , let us honor his legacy by striving to be better than yesterday and by valuing the people in our lives who make it worth living.

The loss of a young life is always devastating, but the loss of someone as special as Ryan Mallett is heart-wrenching. His family, friends, and community are still grappling with his absence and trying to come to terms with his passing. The impact he had on others in his short life is a testament to his character and his legacy.

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