Born in Arkansas, Mallett started his college football career on the University of Michigan Wolverines and later joined the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. He was drafted into the NFL in 2011 and played for the Patriots for the 2012-2013 season. The athlete was then a member of the Houston Texans from 2014 to 2015 and went on to compete with the Baltimore Ravens from 2015 to 2017.
In addition to Brady, several members of the NFL community paid their respects after learning of Mallett’s death.
“I am extremely saddened by Ryan’s tragic passing,” Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said in a statement shared on social media. “My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the many people whose lives he touched.”
Added the Texans’ official Twitter account, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mallett family.”
Ravens Head coach John Harbaugh also shared what he’ll remember about the late football player.
“Ryan was a part of us,” he noted in a statement posted to the organization’s website. “I will always remember the love he had for his teammates and for making the most of, and enjoying every football day while here. Once a Raven always a Raven, R.I.P. Ryan.”
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