2025 QB target modeling game after what KJ Jefferson has done for Arkansas
2025 in-state QB target Quentin Murphy is modeling his game after what KJ Jefferson has done for Arkansas
Murphy, a highly-touted member of the 2025 class, already held offers from six Power 5 programs before adding Arkansas to his sheet after a camp over the summer.
"Getting an Arkansas offer meant a lot," Murphy said. "I was really happy and excited (and) I am just blessed to have an offer from my hometown."
Despite already hearing from the likes of Auburn, Michigan State, Oregon, Pitt, Tennessee and Utah, the Razorback fan in Murphy forced him to assure himself that the moment "was real."
"I was so excited I had to celebrate after that one," Murphy said. "But I just love the Hogs and they most definitely will be in my top three."
Though he's not yet receiving quite the media hype of Kane Archer ('26) or Walker White ('24), Murphy's early interest in Arkansas is clear. In describing his play style, it's also no surprise that the Razorback staff opted to jump into the mix when they did.
A true dual-threat option, the sophomore says he models his game after second-year starter KJ Jefferson. Though he's slightly smaller than Jefferson, standing 6-foot, 188-pounds, he's adopted the "every yard matters" mentality that has defined Jefferson's career.
"KJ has been killing (it) at Arkansas and he also plays his own game," Murphy said. "I also look up to KJ, my game is just like his - passing and running. He’s not scared to run the ball and I’m not either."
Murphy's admiration runs far deeper than the Sardis (Miss.) QB, too. As a longtime Razorback supporter, he spoke glowingly of Arkansas' turnaround from the pair of two-win seasons under the previous regime.
"I think coach Pittman and the Arkansas staff are doing an amazing job," Murphy said. "From looking back to the past few years, we are way faster and physical. Also, we have more depth."
Though the Hogs are the most recent program to appear on his offer sheet, Murphy says he's received mail from LSU and Oklahoma, and has even more programs looking to speak with him following the season.
With this weekend's visit down, Murphy already has plans to return to Razorback Stadium on Nov. 12 as the Hogs look to defend the Golden Boot against LSU.
