A Tribute to Ryan Mallett: Celebrating the Life of an NFL Quarterback
Ryan Mallett, a former NFL quarterback who tragically passed away at the age of 35. Mallett started his football career at the University of Michigan before transferring to the University of Arkansas, where he broke numerous passing records.
Ryan Mallett, a former quarterback for the Arkansas Razorbacks and various teams in the National Football League (NFL), tragically passed away at the age of 35.
He was pronounced dead at a Florida hospital after being transported from a local beach where he reportedly drowned1. Mallett's passing has left many in the sports world shocked and saddened, with condolences pouring in from former teammates, coaches, and fans who remember his contributions to the game of football.
He was pronounced dead at a Florida hospital after being transported from a local beach where he reportedly drowned1. Mallett's passing has left many in the sports world shocked and saddened, with condolences pouring in from former teammates, coaches, and fans who remember his contributions to the game of football.
Ryan Mallett's football career began at the University of Michigan, but he transferred to the University of Arkansas after his freshman season.
It was at Arkansas where Mallett truly emerged as a star. In 2009, he threw for 3,624 yards and 30 touchdowns, leading the Razorbacks to an 8-5 record that included a win over East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl. He exceeded his own high standards in the following season, throwing for 3,869 yards and 32 touchdowns. This impressive performance led Arkansas to a 10-3 record, a berth in the Sugar Bowl, and a No. 12 finish in the final AP Top 25.
Mallett's stellar play earned him second-team All-SEC honors for the second straight season, and he broke virtually every program passing record during his time with the Razorbacks.
It was at Arkansas where Mallett truly emerged as a star. In 2009, he threw for 3,624 yards and 30 touchdowns, leading the Razorbacks to an 8-5 record that included a win over East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl. He exceeded his own high standards in the following season, throwing for 3,869 yards and 32 touchdowns. This impressive performance led Arkansas to a 10-3 record, a berth in the Sugar Bowl, and a No. 12 finish in the final AP Top 25.
Mallett's stellar play earned him second-team All-SEC honors for the second straight season, and he broke virtually every program passing record during his time with the Razorbacks.
In the 2010 NFL Draft, Mallett was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round. Over the course of seven seasons, he played for the Patriots (2011-13), the Houston Texans (2014-15), and the Baltimore Ravens (2015-17). Each of these teams have expressed their grief over the loss of their former teammate.
After his playing days, Mallett turned to coaching and was preparing for his second season as the head coach at White Hall High School in Arkansas at the time of his death.
His impact on the game extends beyond numbers and figures. His sudden passing is a reminder of his significance to the football community, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mallett's legacy will continue to inspire young athletes and will serve as a reminder of his larger-than-life talent, his dedication to the sport, and his love for coaching the next generation of football players.