Those who know Ravens safety Malaki Starks say his maturity, passion and understanding of the game are unlike anything they’ve seen.

When Malaki Starks’ combine interview ended, general manager Eric DeCosta looked around the Ravens’ Indianapolis hotel headquarters. Team officials were shaking their heads. The Georgia safety had broken down plays and formations.

The Georgia Bulldog many suggested the Baltimore Ravens could pick in Round 1, Malaki Starks, goes under the microscope as Pick 27 overall.