Malaki Starks

Looks the part with the frame, mass, length, and athleticism NFL teams want at safety. Athletic and smooth with great range – ideally suited as a single high safety in a Cover 1 scheme. Displays dynamic playmaking skill as a difference maker on the back end. Fluid with the hips and movement skills to match up with WRs in the slot. Matches up exceedingly well with TEs in coverage due to length and athleticism. Superb leaping ability – high points the ball well. Very good ball skills – has recorded four INTs and ten passes defensed over the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Solid tackling ability – breaks down well to secure the tackle in space. Flashes big hitting ability. Needs to improve core strength to improve his ability in run support. Potential Top 10 pick in April.