Honoring Ryan Mallett: Former Arkansas and NFL Quarterback’s Tragic Drowning Leaves a Void
Ryan Mallett, a former quarterback for the NFL and the University of Arkansas, perished in what appears to be a drowning accident near Florida’s Gulf Coast. He was 35 at the time.
According to a report published on Tuesday by Arkansas’ Deltaplex News, Mallett was taken from a Destin, Florida, beach where the event occurred to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Mallett worked for the White Hall School District, and representatives there verified his demise. White Hall High School’s head football coach was Mallett.
Following notification of Mallett’s next of kin, the OCSO later determined the guy described as “a tourist” was in fact Mallett. Mallett’s passing is reported amid 11 recent deaths along the Gulf Coast that have been blamed on rip currents.
One of the greatest high school quarterbacks to ever compete in his home state was Mallett, who was born in Batesville, Arkansas. He made 11 appearances as Chad Henne’s backup as a freshman after committing to play at Michigan. After Michigan coach Lloyd Carr retired, he switched to Arkansas and played as a sophomore and junior for the Razorbacks. After his junior year, he announced his intention to enter the NFL draught.
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