Pat McAfee, JJ Watt, Jarius Wright, Ronnie Brewer, others share memories of Ryan Mallett
Ryan Mallett made friends everywhere he went.
That much was evident Tuesday night in the hours after the public learned of the former Arkansas quarterback’s death. Mallett drowned while in Florida this week. He was 35.
Mallett played at Arkansas in 2009 and 2010 and is the school’s single-season leader in passing touchdowns and yards passing. He’s second on both lists all-time for the Razorbacks.
Tributes and condolences poured in across Twitter. They came from fans who only saw him play from the cheap seats. They came from journalists who covered him up-close. They came from people with whom he went to college. They came from teammates.
They came from people who loved him.
Former Arkansas teammate Grant Cook
RIP Brother. pic.twitter.com/hIJyHNk0ep
— Grant Cook (@GrantJ_Cook) June 27, 2023
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek
Our @RazorbackFB family lost an incredibly special person today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and teammates of Ryan Mallett. #OneRazorback pic.twitter.com/cpo3WcjMoj
— Hunter Yurachek (@HunterYurachek) June 27, 2023
Former teammate Jarius Wright
— Jarius Wright (@Jay_wright4) June 27, 2023
Former Arkansas journalist Doc Harper
It’s hard to overstate how much Ryan Mallett meant to Arkansas fans from the day he committed shortly after the Petrino hire all the way through to the Sugar Bowl.
It was a helluva time. This is awful.
— Doc Harper (@doc_harper) June 27, 2023
Bill Belichick official statement
Bill Belichick on the passing of Ryan Mallett. pic.twitter.com/3Yz2U6F8Yd
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 27, 2023
NFL official statement
The NFL family is deeply saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FvdhQmrTh6
— NFL (@NFL) June 27, 2023
Dudley Dawson, long-time Razorbacks journalist
Absolutely crushed by the news that former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has passed after drowning in Floirda today. I just interviewed him here in Fayetteville last Wednesday and he was so happy about his life and being the head coach at White Hall. pic.twitter.com/GCk7PPhtkM
— Dudley E. Dawson (@Dedsports) June 27, 2023
Former NFLer and media personality Pat McAfee
Man…
Rest Easy Ryan Mallett.. I had the opportunity to have a few beers with Ryan and I always appreciated his kindness.
WE NEVER KNOW WHEN OUR TIME IS COMING… life is finite. Let’s never forget that. pic.twitter.com/LAhBJ1xnU5
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 27, 2023
Former Texans teammate JJ Watt
Horrible news to read about Ryan Mallett.
Gone way too soon.
Rest in Peace brother.
🙏🏼
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 27, 2023
Former Arkansas and New England teammate Jake Bequette
RIP to a great Arkansas and Patriots teammate, Ryan Mallett. Praying for God’s peace upon his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/rKN3s7GIJQ
— Jake Bequette (@JakeBequette91) June 27, 2023
Former Arkansas basketball player Ronnie Brewer
RIP 15. Ryan Mallett Once a Hog Always a Hog My guy. 🐗🐗🐗 #WPS
— Ronnie Brewer (@RonnieBrewerJr) June 27, 2023
White High High School statement
“It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Coach Ryan Mallett. 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.” – WH School District statement
— Chris May (@KATVChrisMay) June 27, 2023
