Investigation around Ryan Mallett's death continues after officials rule out rip tides

The Destin Fire Control District confirmed Thursday that no rip currents were present in the area where former NFL and Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett reportedly drowned Tuesday afternoon.

Yellow flags were flying in the area at the time, which indicates medium hazard and moderate surf and current conditions.

Florida beaches use a warning flag system to indicate different tide and surf conditions. Flags are placed along beaches to let swimmers know whether or not conditions are safe.

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These new details do little to shed light on what led to Mallett’s death, which sent shockwaves throughout the football community late Tuesday and into Wednesday morning.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the nature of Mallett’s death.

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First responders were called to the 700 block of Gulf Shore Drive in Destin around 2:12 p.m., on Tuesday, where a group of people near a sandbar had reportedly been struggling to make their way back to shore, according to the OCSO.

One of the people, an adult male, went under and lifeguards said he was not breathing when he was pulled out of the water.

Lifesaving measures were immediately undertaken but the man was pronounced deceased at the Destin Emergency Room.

The Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mallett’s identity shortly after.

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White Hall High School, former teammates and NFL respond to news of Ryan Mallett's death

The former Arkansas quarterback, who spent six NFL seasons with three different teams, had been set to begin his second season as a high school football coach in Arkansas this fall. He was 35 years old.

White Hall High School, where Mallett became the head football coach in 2022, released a statement mourning his loss on its website.

"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."

White Hall High School introduced Mallett in a new teacher spotlight on March 28.

This was his third year teaching. He was currently teaching PE and health, along with his duties as head football coach for the Bulldogs.

He said his favorite part of the job was teachings kids through the sport of football.

The profile said Mallett enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf.

The NFL also released a statement, saying, "The NFL family is deeply saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones."

"The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett," the Patriots said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with the Mallett family, his former teammates and all who are mourning his loss."

New England coach Bill Belichick said he was “extremely saddened by Ryan's tragic passing."

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the many people whose lives he touched,” Belichick said in a statement posted by the team on Twitter.

"Horrible news to read about Ryan Mallett. Gone way too soon. Rest in Peace brother," former Texans defensive end J.J. Watt wrote on Twitter.

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