Former NFL Player Ryan Mallett’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Drowning

Police in Destin, Florida verified former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett’s death on Tuesday night, citing an apparent drowning. His age was thirty-five.

First responders were summoned to the Destin, Florida beach just after 2:00 p.m. local time, according to a statement from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The reason for the call was that someone had seen several persons in the water who were “struggling to make their way back to shore.”

According to authorities, Mallett “went under and lifeguards say he was not breathing when pulled out.”

Mallett was declared dead at the Destin Emergency Room despite the fact that “lifesaving measures were immediately undertaken,” according to the sheriff’s office.

Mallett was the head football coach of the White Hall School District in Arkansas, and they posted a notice of his passing on their official Facebook page on Tuesday.

We share the deep sorrow over Coach Ryan Mallett’s passing. The message said, “Coach Mallett was a valued coach and educator. “We kindly request that you keep the White Hall School District staff, students, teammates, family, and coaches in your prayers.”

Mallett played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2015 to 2017. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of the University of Arkansas.

In tributes on social media, Mallett’s previous teams as well as a number of former colleagues expressed their sorrow and sympathies.

The NFL franchise tweeted a photo of the former quarterback on Tuesday along with the statement, “The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Ryan Mallett.” “The Mallett family, his former teammates, and everyone else grieving his loss are in our thoughts and prayers.”

Paul Duncan, a former NFL and Notre Dame player, passed away at the age of 35 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a run. On Tuesday, Matt Matthew’s former Texans teammate J.J. Watt posted on Twitter, wishing his friend a peaceful resting place.

Watt, 34, tweeted, “Horrible news to read about Ryan Mallett.” “Much too soon gone.”

According to Sports Illustrated, Mallett played in eight games over the course of three seasons for the Ravens, throwing for 648 yards and four touchdowns to three interceptions.

He was a standout prospect out of Texarkana’s Texas High School and won the 2010 Liberty Bowl offensive MVP award. Prior to being selected in the NFL draft, Mallett was later chosen to the 2009 and 2010 All-SEC second team.