• Ryan Mallett died age 35
  • He passed in an apparent drowning
  • Ryan Mallett was a former BFL quarterback

Former NFL football player, Ryan Mallett passed away at the age of 35. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, "Mallett died in an apparent drowning," off of a beach in Florida.  

Football Player Ryan Mallett Tragically Dies

Ryan played for Arkansas as a quarterback and also spent time playing for New England, Houston, and Baltimore. He played a total of five seasons in the NFL. After retiring from professional football, he was coaching at White Hall High School in his native Arkansas according to the 'Sentinel-Tribune'. 

Former coaches and teammates are paying tribute to the athlete on social media. Tom Brady took to social media and shared: "We lost a great man. Thank you for everything Ryan. Praying for the Mallett family and all their loved ones tonight."

Rest in peace, Ryan. 

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