Malaki Starks - NFL Safety

• Full Name: Malaki Starks
• Date of Birth: December 8, 2003
• Hometown: Jefferson, Georgia
• High School: Jefferson High School (Jefferson, GA)
• College: University of Georgia
• NFL Draft: Selected by the Baltimore Ravens, 1st Round, Pick #27 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Safety

• Five-star recruit and one of the top defensive backs in the 2022 recruiting class. Chose Georgia over Alabama and Clemson.
• 2022 Season: Made an immediate impact as a true freshman starter at safety. Recorded 68 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 7 pass breakups. Named Freshman All-American and helped Georgia win the 2022 National Championship.
• 2023 Season: Continued as a full-time starter and one of the anchors of Georgia’s defense. Finished with 52 tackles, 3 interceptions, and All-SEC honors.
• 2024 Season: Regarded as one of the nation’s top safeties. Posted 60+ tackles, multiple interceptions, and several big plays in coverage. Earned Consensus All-American honors and was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award.
• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after three standout seasons (2022–2024).

• National Champion (2022)
• Freshman All-American (2022)
• All-SEC selection (2023, 2024)
• Consensus All-American (2024)
• Jim Thorpe Award finalist (2024)

• Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with the #27 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Selected as one of the most complete safeties in the draft, praised for his instincts, athleticism, and versatility in coverage and run support.
• Expected to become an immediate contributor in the Ravens’ secondary and a long-term defensive cornerstone.

• Played quarterback, running back, and defensive back in high school, showcasing elite athleticism before becoming a star safety at Georgia.
• Known for his high football IQ and leadership, earning praise as one of the best defensive backs in Georgia’s storied program history.
• One of the highest-drafted safeties in Georgia Bulldogs history.