The Southeastern Conference is mourning the loss of one of its great players.
Ryan Mallett, a former Arkansas quarterback, tragically died Tuesday in Florida via reports.
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According to Barrett Sallee of CBS Sports, Mallett drowned at a local beach in Florida and was pronounced after being transported to a hospital. The 35-year-old played three seasons for the Razorbacks (2008-10) after transferring from Michigan.
He was a two-time second-team All-SEC selection and had 62 touchdown passes at Arkansas.
Mallett got selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots and spent seven seasons in the National Football League between the Patriots (2011-13), Houston Texans (2014-15), and Baltimore Ravens (2015-17). He started his coaching career at Mountain Home High School in 2020, but Mallett is always remembered for his excellence at Arkansas.
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A few former Alabama players were rocked by the news.
Some of his best performances came in close matchups against the Crimson Tide.
2011 Draft Class!! Rest in Heaven!! You will be missed brother 💔🕊️ https://t.co/Au9L61yw0h
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) June 27, 2023
RIP to my good friend/brother Ryan Mallet. I remember committing to Michigan together on the same day and having crazy fun that same night Rest Easy my guy Big Arm 15. Please pray for his family and love ones
— Marquis Maze (@Mazeboy4) June 27, 2023
Man, this is so upsetting.
People will remember his arm talent and what a great player he was, but I’ll remember the person. Such a fun guy to be around and he always knew how to make you laugh.
RIP Brother. We will be praying for your family and those closest to you. https://t.co/hyCsubYEas
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) June 27, 2023
All thoughts and prayers are with Mallett’s family at this time.
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