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.

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.

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. The team hopes they will become the best safety duo.

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.

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

Ravens rookie watch: This is what practice looks like for Malaki Starks Interceptions, daps and no kneeling: The Baltimore Sun followed the first-round rookie at OTAs

Ravens first-round rookie Malaki Starks joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to talk about his outlook on training camp, how he handles the pressure of being an instant starter, how he's learning the defense and gelling with Kyle Hamilton,