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 Ravens got their man, pairing Georgia All-American defensive back Malaki Starks with All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton. Baltimore was able to get a talented defensive back without having to trade up in the draft or part ways with assets.