Ryan Mallett, a former Michigan football quarterback who spent one season in Ann Arbor, died on Tuesday, his employer confirmed.

The Deltaplex News first reported that Mallett drowned in Destin, Florida, and was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

“It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Coach Ryan Mallett,” read a post on the White Hall, Arkansas, School District Facebook page, where Mallett was hired as the head football coach a few months ago. “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.”

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Born and raised in Batesville, Arkansas, Mallett attended U-M for his first year of college before moving to Arkansas (2008–2010) and becoming one of the team’s most decorated signal callers with over a dozen records.

The New England Patriots selected Mallett, who was regarded by some evaluators as a first-round NFL talent, with the 74th overall pick in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played with New England for three seasons (2011–13), Houston for a portion of two years (2014–15), and Baltimore for the last three years of his playing career (2015–17).