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Malaki Starks
DB · JR · Georgia Bulldogs

Malaki Starks

DB JR Georgia
About Starks Updated Aug 1, 2026

versatile Georgia DB with elite range and NFL-ready instincts

Starks was one of Georgia’s most dependable and disruptive defenders, finishing his 2024 college season with 77 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 passes defended and 1 interception across 14 games[2]. What makes him stand out is the combo of range, quick processing and physicality: he can play deep, attack downhill and handle multiple safety roles, which is why evaluators viewed him as a first-round-caliber defensive back[11][13][14]. He is a strong fit for teams that value versatility, reliability and a high football IQ in the back end[10][11].

Decision DRAFTED
Round 1 Pick 27
2025 NFL Draft

Schedule

DNA

Updated Oct 19, 2026
Starks National defensive back Average
Tackling
92nd percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Coverage
37th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Ball Hawk
38th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Disruption
55th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games / 14 PBP
Playmaker
31st percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Turnover Creator
~38th percentile; Thin sample; 14 games / 0 PBP
Production
81st percentile; Full confidence; 14 games / 14 PBP
Consistency
72nd percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Clutch
~29th percentile; Thin sample; 14 games / 0 PBP

Stats

2024

Percentile among FBS DBs — a longer bar ranks higher

77
Tackles
60th of 1,989 DBs
52
Solo Tackles
28th of 1,989 DBs
25
Assisted Tackles
152nd of 1,989 DBs
3
Passes Defended
424th of 1,989 DBs
1
Interceptions
271st of 664 DBs
0
Interception Yards
429th of 664 DBs
0
Interception Touchdowns
103rd of 680 DBs
0
Sacks
255th of 1,989 DBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
2024147752253100
20231452312173470
20221569452472420

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