Former Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett died in a drowning accident Tuesday in Florida.
According to Deltaplex, Mallett, 35, was transported from a seashore to an area hospital, the place he was pronounced lifeless.
The Patriots chosen Mallett within the third spherical of the 2011 NFL Draft out of the University of Arkansas. He served as Tom Brady’s high backup from 2012-13 earlier than being traded to Houston in August 2014. The 6-foot-6, 240-pounder was recognized for his exceptional arm energy and accolades as one of many biggest quarterbacks to return out of Arkansas.
In an announcement Tuesday, the Patriots expressed condolences to Mallett’s household and former teammates.
“The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett,” the assertion learn. “Our thoughts are with the Mallett family, his former teammates and all who are mourning his loss.”
Patriots coach Bill Belichick launched his personal assertion saying, “am extremely saddened by Ryan’s tragic passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the many people whose lives he touched.”
In the NFL, Mallett began eight of 21 profession recreation appearances, throwing for 1,835 yards, 9 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He performed one and a half seasons with the Texans and two and a half in Baltimore, the place he was traded halfway by means of the 2015 marketing campaign. Mallett performed his ultimate NFL season in 2017.
Shortly after drafting Mallett, Belichick mentioned of his new quarterback: “He’s definitely a football guy. He’s a great kid to talk to. He’s very into football. You can’t wear him out. As long as you want to talk about it, he’ll be there. However many hours it is, he’s ready to go watch the next film or go talk about a new technique or read or whatever.”
The Arkansas native was set to enter his second season as the pinnacle soccer coach at White Hall High School in his dwelling state.
Source: www.bostonherald.com