Former NFL Quarterback Ryan Mallett Tragically Drowns Off Florida Coast, Girlfriend expresses grief

Ryan Mallett, a former NFL quarterback, drowned while swimming off the coast of Florida.
Mallett's girlfriend, Madison Carter, posted an emotional tribute to him on Facebook expressing her sorrow over his death.
Though lifeguards pulled Mallett from the water, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
Mallett had a career in the NFL before becoming a high school football coach in Arkansas.
Mallett was described as talented, dedicated, and selfless by those who knew him.