Overview

• The Ravens used the 27th overall pick to draft Malaki Starks, a versatile safety from Georgia known for his football IQ and ability to play multiple secondary roles.
• Baltimore selected Marshall edge rusher Mike Green with the 59th pick, adding a high-upside pass rusher who led college football with 17 sacks in 2024.
• Starks joins a secondary that struggled in 2024, ranking 27th in pass defense, and is expected to complement All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton.
• Green’s selection followed extensive character vetting due to past allegations, with the Ravens expressing confidence in their due diligence.
• Both picks align with the Ravens’ strategy of adding versatile defenders to enhance their hybrid defensive schemes and address critical gaps.