A third-round draft pick by the Patriots in 2011, Mallett reportedly drowned in Florida.

From the new England Patriots official twitter account: https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1673831071090368513

The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett.

Our thoughts are with the Mallett family, his former teammates and all who are mourning his loss.