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Arkansas landed a significant commitment Monday from Malachi Singleton, a dynamic high school quarterback standout and Top247 four-star prospect from Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb. Approaching 6-foot-1 and almost 230 pounds, Singleton is a stoutly built dual-threat QB with excellent on-field production, including more than 2,300 passing yards and 1,000-plus rushing yards resulting in almost 50 total touchdowns in Fall 2021.

A high three-star on the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, Singleton resides inside the national top 200 on the Top247, which considers him a four-star recruit ranked among the top 20 quarterbacks in this class and top 20 overall prospects in the loaded state of Georgia. Singleton's production speaks for itself as he's produced 6,000-plus total yards of offense over the last two seasons, not to mention a 39-9 TD-INT ratio and an encouragingly low interception rate of one INT in every 46-plus attempts.

One quick look at Arkansas' QB room reveals players such as KJ Jefferson and Malik Hornsby, highly productive high school quarterbacks through the air and on the ground with dynamic running ability. In four high school seasons, Jefferson threw for more than 9,600 yards with a 119-25 TD-INT ratio, in addition to 2,900-plus rushing yards and 24 more scores.

Hornsby assembled two huge seasons as a junior and senior, totaling almost 4,300 passing yards with a sterling 52-4 TD-INT ratio that included an INT rate of one in every 82.25 attempts. He also provided electric running ability with 2,300-plus yards and 31 touchdowns on almost 11 yards per tote.

In other words, while each of these three quarterbacks may different in physical build and stature, the statistical results and what we see on tape show the same type of dynamic dual-threat quarterback who can stress defenses in a variety of scenarios. Here's more from the 247Sports national team on Singleton and what he brings to Arkansas.

Cooper Petagna, 247Sports national analyst: "It's difficult to find an offense that fits the skill set of Malachi Singleton better than Kendal Briles and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Singleton efficiently completed 72 percent of his passing attempts last season with a 24-3 TD-INT ratio, while adding more than 1,000 yards and an additional 25 TDs with his legs. Although Singleton's passing efficiency should be enough to grab the attention of the Arkansas faithful, it's the Georgia native's dynamic ability as a runner that could give the Hogs an added dimension at the next level.

"With a compact frame hovering around 220 pounds, Singleton possesses the natural instincts and ability as a runner that could arguably make him one of the nation's most intriguing tailbacks despite the fact he's being recruited as a quarterback. In an offense with an identity built around its physical style of play and quarterback playmaking ability, it's hard to imagine a better fit stylistically for both the Hogs and Malachi Singleton as they look to make some magic together on Saturdays."

Chris Singletary, 247Sports national analyst: "I believe that the Razorbacks and Singleton are a match made for each other, a great fit. When looking at how they utilized the skill set of KJ Jefferson to the tune of a 9-4 record and were able to maximize his talent, I see the same outcome for Singleton. He gives them a dual threat at the QB position who is dangerous with both his arm and legs to give defenses major problems.

"Singleton has a nice deep ball and is more than effective as a pass. In the running game with his build, vision, and elusiveness he is such a problem to contain. Once he is integrated into the offense and masters its nuances, coupled with his skill set, he could have Arkansas continuing to trend upward. When you hear from Sam Pittman and how he envisions his program, this the quarterback for them."

247SPORTS SCOUTING REPORT
"A true dual-threat quarterback who has produced throughout prep career. Looks almost like a running back or linebacker with his thicker build, but is equipped with a strong, rather accurate arm.

"Has plenty of experience running RPOs and seems to always know when exactly to pull the ball and call his own number. Not one to shy away from contact and is more than capable of picking up yards after contact as he keeps his legs pumping.

"Pocket awareness is without a doubt a strength at this stage in his development as his internal clock will bail him out of trouble more times than not. Shows some touch on his deeper shots, and understands how to step into throws in order to generate velocity. However, must continue to keep improving as a passer and get more consistent, especially once more complex passing concepts and route combinations are added to the equation.

"Started a few games on varsity as a freshman before winning 10 games as a sophomore and then 10 more as a junior in the Peach State’s second-highest classification. Won’t be a fit in some offensive systems given unconventional play style and quirky measurables (believed to be tipping the scales at just over 6-foot, 225 pounds), but should thrive in an uptempo spread attack that wants its quarterback to quickly distribute the football and essentially be a point guard.

"Will likely need some time to adjust to the speed of Power 5 football, but has what it takes to win games on Saturdays. Views himself strictly as a quarterback having played the position since he was a child, but could eventually carve out a career somewhere else on the field given how he changes directions for someone his size." -- Andrew Ivins, 247Sports Southeast analyst