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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
April 24, 2025

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DNA

Limited data for this season 2024 season · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Starks Natl avg · defensive backs

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Tackling
91st percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Coverage
40th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Ball Hawk
36th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Disruption
56th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games / 14 PBP
Playmaker
34th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Turnover Creator
~35th percentile; Thin sample; 14 games / 0 PBP
Production
81st percentile; Full confidence; 14 games / 14 PBP
Consistency
71st percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Clutch
~32nd percentile; Thin sample; 14 games / 0 PBP

Stats

2024

Percentile among FBS DBs — a full red bar is the peak

52
Tackles
28th of 2,019 DBs
25
Assisted Tackles
152nd of 2,019 DBs
3
Passes Defended
424th of 2,019 DBs
1
Interceptions
278th of 687 DBs
0
Interception Yards
439th of 687 DBs
0
Interception Touchdowns
105th of 687 DBs
0
Sacks
255th of 2,019 DBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
202414523100
2023143173470
2022154572420

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