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Malaki Starks
Georgia
HT:
6010
WT:
205
YR:
JR
POS:
S
OVR RK
8
POS RK
CEILING POTENTIAL
1
Near Elite
OVR RK
PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT
Malaki Starks exhibits a balanced skill set that suits both man and zone coverage, making him versatile as a safety. His ability to read the quarterback and diagnose plays quickly is notable. Starks has shown effectiveness in slot/nickel situations, suggesting he could fit well in schemes that value multidimensional defensive backs who can cover, tackle, and play the ball. His experience and growing knowledge of defensive schemes, coupled with physical and mental development, indicate a strong adaptability to various defensive schemes at the NFL level.
CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS
Near Elite (70-74)
A near-elite prospect is a player projected to become a significant contributor by their second year in the NFL. They possess high-level physical tools and athleticism, performing consistently and effectively. While they may have some minor weaknesses, these do not detract significantly from their overall game. These players are often selected in the middle of the first round and have the potential to develop into impactful players and future stars in the league.
Primary scout:
Brandon Lundberg
KEY STRENGTHS
Positional Versatility
Athleticism
Range and Ball Skills
KEY WEAKNESSES
Route Recognition
Improve Coverage Consistency
Discipline
PLAYER COMPARISONS
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Brian Branch
Trent McDuffie