Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who went on to play seven seasons in the NFL, died Tuesday, according to the Arkansas school district where he coached high school football.
He was 35. «It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Coach Ryan Mallett,» White Hall School District said in a statement. «Coach Mallett was a beloved coach and educator.
We ask that you remember his family, team, students, fellow coaches, and the White Hall School District staff in your prayers.» Mallett began his college career at Michigan before transferring to Arkansas, where he started a combined 26 games in 2009 and 2010.
As a redshirt sophomore in 2009 under coach Bobby Petrino, he led the Razorbacks to an 8-5 record and win in the Liberty Bowl, for which he earned Offensive MVP honors.