2023 QB Malachi Singleton finds great fit in Arkansas

Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb quarterback Malachi Singleton knew he was Arkansas’ guy. Singleton is now fully committed to that label.

Singleton announced his commitment to the Razorbacks over UCF, Miami and Georgia on Monday. Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks’ coaching staff made Singleton feel like a priority. Pittman’s coaching style was a big factor for Singleton as well.

“They always let me know that I was their guy and I’m who they wanted,” Singleton told On3. “To me, that was really the selling point. I want to go someplace where I’m wanted as well as somewhere that fits my skill set… His (Pittman) style of coaching is really a big part of why I wanted to commit. I feel like I can thrive in that type of offense. That was huge for me.”

Arkansas saw a surge in production from their incumbent starting quarterback K.J. Jefferson. Singleton has taken note of the growth of the Razorbacks’ quarterback. Singleton says he watched almost every game the Razorbacks played last season.

He has hopes that offensive coordinator Kendal Briles and the rest of the offensive coaching staff can do something similar with him.

“The development was crazy,” Singleton said. “Coach (Kendal) Briles does a great job not only just with him, but with all the quarterbacks in that room. I thought they all got better. Just seeing what he (Jefferson) does, I feel like I can do a lot o the same things.”

Malachi Singleton got comfortable with Arkansas quickly

Singleton has seen a lot of Arkansas as of late. He’s been on campus twice in the last month.

“Every time I go it just gets better and better,” Singleton said. “The players are really cool.”

There will be a familiar face looking back at Singleton in the huddle once he reaches campus. His high school teammate Sam Mbake is a member of the Razorbacks’ 2022 class.

Singleton and Mbake have been close for years. As a result, Mbake has done some recruiting for the Razorbacks in honor of Arkansas. It’s paid off. Coincidently, both Singleton and Mbake were in Fayetteville together over the weekend.

“We had a great time, that’s one of my best friends,” Singleton said. “He’s a major part of me coming to Arkansas. He was recruiting me every day. Having somebody I already know there just makes things really good.”