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:

• “The second coming of Ed Reed.”

• “Exactly what our secondary needs to dominate again.”

• “A Raven by DNA.”

Yet others are hitting the brakes, warning against the hype:

• “We’ve seen ‘perfect fits’ flop before.”

• “The Ravens have bigger holes to fill on the offensive line.”

• “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?

Only one decision will tell — and it could define the Ravens’ future for years to come.