Malaki Starks
Career Summary
Malaki Starks is a safety from Jefferson, Georgia, who played at Georgia before Baltimore selected him in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Starks is from Jefferson, Georgia.
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High School
Starks attended Jefferson High School in Georgia before enrolling at the University of Georgia.
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College Career
Starks was an immediate starter at Georgia, opening his first college game with an interception against Oregon. Over three seasons, he recorded six interceptions and 23 passes defensed while helping Georgia allow the fifth-lowest scoring average in the FBS across that period.
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Path to the NFL
Baltimore selected Starks 27th overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Starks signed a four-year rookie contract with Baltimore in May 2025. He played 17 games with 15 starts as a rookie and recorded 84 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions.
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Career Accomplishments
Starks was a two-time first-team All-American and earned selection to the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for community service.
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Playing Style
Starks offers versatility across the secondary; Baltimore described him as able to play deep, in the nickel and between those alignments. His pre-draft profile emphasized athleticism, communication and leadership.
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