If the Blue Dragons could only walk away with one quarterback from the Class of ’23 in The Sunflower State, Malachi Berg Malachi Berg 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Topeka West | 2023 State KS would be one of the names on the wish list. Signing the multi-sport star out of Topeka was a win on the local recruiting trail. Berg was a 4 year starter at quarterback and a multi year starter in basketball at West. He not only was a 2nd team All-Unified Conference performer on the gridiron, he was also All-Conference in basketball too. That gives you an idea about his athleticism. All reports indicate that he’s a natural-born leader and excellent student in the classroom as well. Those are definitely strengths and qualities you want in your quarterback room.  Berg is a nice sized kid that will add more bulk to his frame over the next couple of seasons. He’s a dual threat QB who can make plays with his legs if things break down through the air. In a game this past season versus Highland Park, Berg rushed for a career high 238 yards and 5 touchdowns. Look for this QB to continue his development over the next couple of years.

A 6’3, 200 lb. QB/ATH from Topeka, KS, and Topeka West High School, Berg came into the season with NAIA and JUCO offers from programs in Topeka’s geographic footprint but saw his stock rise in November when P5 Kansas offered a PWO opportunity on the 5th. The Jayhawks are on a tear in their PWO evaluations and offers and made another good decision in offering Berg, as his senior film displays a gunslinger capable of running the read-option who also possesses a big arm that can get the ball downfield on a rope and with velocity when needed. Also lethal as a kick returner with great moves in the open field and vision, Berg is extremely mobile from the backfield and can stab defenses for big plays with his legs on broken-down plays or designed runs. His big, strong frame helps him carry the ball confidently and powerfully, and can do a ton of things asked of him on the gridiron. I’ll be interested to see where he ends up playing in college, but his future is bright and his best football days remain in front of him.