Could Malaki Starks be the next great Baltimore Ravens defensive legend?
That’s the scorching-hot take making waves after recent draft buzz pegged the Georgia Bulldogs’ star safety as a “perfect fit” for Baltimore — and the internet is already lighting up with fierce debate.
At just 20 years old, Starks has become a defensive phenom at Georgia, earning a reputation as a ballhawk, tone-setter, and leader — all traits that scream Ravens football.
But Is He Really the Answer?
Some fans are already dreaming of Starks donning purple and black, calling him:
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“The second coming of Ed Reed.”
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“Exactly what our secondary needs to dominate again.”
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“A Raven by DNA.”
Yet others are hitting the brakes, warning against the hype:
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“We’ve seen ‘perfect fits’ flop before.”
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“The Ravens have bigger holes to fill on the offensive line.”
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“Are we sure he’s elite at the next level?”
The comparison to Ed Reed — the gold standard of Ravens safeties — has only escalated the conversation, with some calling it premature and disrespectful, while others argue that Starks has the tools to build a new legacy.
“If Baltimore passes on this guy, and he becomes a star elsewhere — it’ll haunt us for a decade,” one fan tweeted.
Ravens’ Front Office Now Under Pressure
The Ravens have built a dynasty on smart defensive picks — and with Starks gaining traction in mock drafts, pressure is mounting on GM Eric DeCosta to make the move. But the stakes are sky-high. Drafting a defensive back that doesn’t pan out in Baltimore? It’s football blasphemy.
So here’s the question tearing Ravens Nation apart:
Is Malaki Starks the missing piece to Baltimore’s next Super Bowl defense — or just another overhyped name in draft season drama?
