'No rip currents' involved in Ryan Mallett's drowning at Destin beach, officials say

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Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died on Tuesday after drowning at a beach in Destin, Florida.

While an investigation is still underway, officials did say that there were "no rip currents" present when Mallett drowned.

"Flag condition was yellow. A yellow flag indicates medium hazard, moderate surf and/or currents," Destin Beach Safety said. "There were no rip currents present in the area in which we responded to Ryan Mallett."

Mallett began struggling while attempting to swim to a second sandbar about 150 feet offshore, according to investigators with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. 

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Ryan Mallett, 35, was the quarterback at the University of Arkansas from 2009 to 2010. He was drafted to the New England Patriots in 2011 and played five seasons in the NFL. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

A 911 caller said Mallett was one of six people "struggling to make it back to shore," Destin Beach Safety said.

"Destin Beach Safety quickly arrived on scene, where they were informed that one of the swimmers had submerged and failed to resurface," they said.

"Two lifeguards promptly entered the water to assist the swimmers and recover the submerged individual. An additional lifeguard entered to help locate and rescue the submerged swimmer.

"Once the patient was brought to shore, lifeguards along with the help of Destin Fire paramedics immediately commenced life-saving measures."

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Ryan Mallett was a backup for New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady from 2011 to 2013. (Streeter Lecka/Getty