Malaki Starks's Player Profile

John Kosko - PFF - March 17th: "Starks isn’t going to “wow” you with elite athleticism, but he plays the game at a high level with his IQ, versatility, ball skills and instincts."

Dante Lee - The Ringers - March 16th.: "Starks didn’t win anyone over with his testing at the combine, but GPS tracking often clocked him moving at or near the highest miles per hour in the combine’s on-field drills. That play speed is evident on his tape from Georgia as well. Starks tackles well both in space and near the box, he’s been an excellent defender at the catch point throughout his college career, and he can match up in man coverage against tight ends and some slot receivers."

Mel Kiper - ESPN - March 16th: "Starks has the skill set to affect the game in a variety of ways. He's a force against the run from the back end and doesn't miss many tackles. He closes so fast in coverage, allowing him to break up some passes, and he has spent time lined up over the slot."

Jordan Reid - ESPN - Mar. 16th: "Starks' versatility is what stands out most, as he can play in coverage and serve in run support at a high level at either safety spot. He's a savvy third-level defender who isn't afraid to take chances and trusts his excellent instincts when reading routes."

Danny Kelly - The Ringer - March 5th: "He plays at all three levels and sees snaps in the box, in the slot, from deep, and basically everywhere in between. He has the fluidity and sticky coverage skills to turn and run with receivers, and he picks up running backs out of the backfield and smothers them."

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