Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett is dead at the age of 35.
The third-round pick in 2011 NFL Draft drowned in Florida and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Mallett was a star prospect out of Texas High in Texarkana where he was one of the top-ranked signal callers in his class. He went on to play at the collegiate level from 2007-10 for the Michigan Wolverines and Arkansas Razorbacks … and finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2010.
He was the offensive MVP of the Liberty Bowl in 2010 and was named All-SEC second team in 2009 and 2010.
The NFL star was also the 74th-overall pick to the New England Patriots in 2011, serving as a backup to Tom Brady for three seasons.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett tragically passes away at the age of 35.
The untimely death of Ryan Mallett, a third-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, occurred due to drowning in Florida. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was pronounced dead.
Mallett gained recognition as a standout prospect from Texas High in Texarkana, where he displayed exceptional skills as one of the top-ranked quarterbacks in his class. From 2007 to 2010, he showcased his talent at the collegiate level, representing the Michigan Wolverines and Arkansas Razorbacks. In 2010, Mallett achieved a notable feat by finishing seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting.
During his college career, he earned recognition as the offensive MVP of the Liberty Bowl in 2010 and secured spots on the All-SEC second team in 2009 and 2010.
Moving on to the professional realm, Mallett was drafted as the 74th-overall pick by the New England Patriots in 2011. He served as a backup to Tom Brady for three seasons, displaying his skills at the highest level of the sport.
The loss of Ryan Mallett is a profound tragedy that has left the sports community and fans mourning the passing of a talented and promising athlete.
