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Ravens Draft Georgia Safety Malaki Starks to Bolster Secondary

The first-round pick addresses Baltimore’s struggling pass defense and adds versatility to their multi-safety scheme.

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Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speak to the media following their first-round pick of safety Malaki Starks in the 2025 NFL Draft at the Owings Mills facility. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Overview

  • The Baltimore Ravens selected Georgia safety Malaki Starks with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, aiming to strengthen their 27th-ranked pass defense.
  • Starks, a 6-foot-1, 197-pound standout, was a three-year starter at Georgia and recorded 77 tackles, four tackles for loss, and three pass breakups last season.
  • General Manager Eric DeCosta praised Starks’ NFL combine interview as one of the best in team history, highlighting his football IQ and leadership qualities.
  • Starks is expected to join Baltimore’s multi-safety rotation alongside Kyle Hamilton and Ar’Darius Washington, offering flexibility in defensive schemes under coordinator Zach Orr.
  • This marks only the second time since 2013 that the Ravens have used a first-round pick on a safety, with the previous selection being Kyle Hamilton in 2022.