Hamilton, like Starks, was a first-round draftee and the best safety taken in his draft class. Since entering the NFL in 2022, he has been named to the Pro Football Writers of America's All-Rookie Team. He has earned two Pro Bowl nods. He was a First-Team All-Pro in 2023 and a Second-Team All-Pro last season.

Even before they became teammates, Baltimore Ravens first-round rookie safety Malaki Starks was an admirer of his new teammate, two-time Pro Bowl and All Pro se

Malaki Starks clearly has some believers. The star safety from Georgia comes to Baltimore looking to carry on the great defensive tradition of the Ravens. And on Friday, he got some seriously impressive praise.

Dan Parr is a senior editor and draft strategist. His top 10 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates for the 2025 regular season include two Ravens.

First-round safety Malaki Starks showed his leadership during rookie minicamp when he got his teammates together for extra work.

When it comes to having to play immediately upon matriculating from one level of football to the next, Baltimore Ravens first-round rookie safety Malaki Starks

Baltimore Ravens are excited about rookie Malaki Starks. Coaches praise his leadership and work ethic. They think he will pair well with Kyle Hamilton

Malaki Starks stepped onto the field at the University of Georgia as an 18-year-old instant starter for a team fresh off winning a national championship. He's a long way from Georgia now, but as he prepares for his first NFL training camp, the Ravens' rookie first-round pick feels he's in familiar territory.

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