Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has reportedly died at 35 after tragically drowning in Florida.
The incident occurred in Destin, Florida, according to Deltaplex News in Arkansas. Mallett was transported from a beach to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, the outlet reported.
The New England Patriots, who Mallett was drafted by in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Arkansas, released a statement on the tragic passing.
“The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett,” the team wrote on Twitter with a picture of Mallett in a Patriots uniform. “Our thoughts are with the Mallett family, his former teammates and all who are mourning his loss.”
This is a developing story. More to come.
