James FosterFeb 18, 2025
After finishing their evaluation of Malaki Starks' 2024 tape, Foster moved the Georgia safety from fifth on their preseason board to 18th, still calling them a top-20 player despite concerns about their deep-safety awareness and instincts.
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What James Foster said
The final year of tape is most important, and after completing my evaluation, I moved Starks from fifth (preseason) to 18th on my board.
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“I moved Starks from fifth (preseason) to 18th on my board. His size, athleticism, ball skills, and versatility make him a top-20 player”
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