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Former NFL and Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, aged 35, has passed away in a tragic drowning incident off the coast of Florida.
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The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which occurred while Mallett and a group of people were struggling to make their way back to shore.
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Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, Mallett was pronounced dead at the Destin Emergency Room.
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Ryan Mallett had recently joined the White Hall High School coaching staff as head football coach and was highly regarded as a beloved coach and educator.
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The Arkansas Razorbacks football program, where Mallett achieved notable success, expressed shock and sadness over his untimely death.
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Mallett played in the NFL for the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens during his five-season career.
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The Patriots, Ravens, and the NFL as a whole extended their condolences and shared their sadness at the passing of Ryan Mallett.
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Mallett had a remarkable college football career at Arkansas, leading the SEC in passing yards and touchdowns for two consecutive seasons and earning All-SEC second-team honors.
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After his college career, Mallett entered the 2011 NFL draft, playing as a backup for the Patriots before stints with the Texans and Ravens, ultimately retiring in 2017.