Georgia Bulldogs junior safety Malaki Starks is declaring for the 2025 NFL draft. Starks is projected as a first-round pick and could be the first safety selected in the draft.
Starks, a former five-star recruit, immediately made an impact at Georgia in 2022. In his first career game, Starks made an acrobatic interception of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix. Starks started for the Bulldogs on their undefeated national title team in 2022.
The 6-foot-1, 205-pound safety from Jefferson, Georgia, will be difficult to replace. Starks recorded 77 tackles, one interception and three pass deflections in 2024.
In all three of Starks’ seasons at UGA, he totaled at least 50 tackles, one interception and three pass deflections. Starks along with UGA safety Dan Jackson are both expected to enter the NFL draft.
Starks is a two-time SEC champion and one-time national champion. His impact at Georgia goes beyond the game of football.
Starks thanks Georgia fans, coaches, and his teammates via social media. “I am grateful and excited for the next chapter in my life. I am officially declaring for the 2025 NFL draft,” said Starks.
