Mallett died in an apparent drowning offshore of Gulf Shore Drive in Destin, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek said the university “lost an incredibly special person.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and teammates of Ryan Mallett,” Yurachek posted onMallett played for the University of Michigan for one season before finishing his college career at Arkansas. He passed for 7,493 yards and 62 touchdowns in two seasons with the Razorbacks. Mallett was selected by New England in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. He appeared in four games with the Patriots during the 2012 season, completing 1 of 4 passes for 17 yards.“My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the many people whose lives he touched,” Belichick said in a statement posted by the team onMallett made six starts in nine games with the Texans and two starts in eight appearances with the Ravens.
In his first start on Nov. 16, 2014, Mallett directed Houston to a 23-7 victory at Cleveland. His first career TD pass was a 2-yarder to defensive end J.J. Watt.. “Gone way too soon. Rest in Peace brother.”
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