Free agency was really good to the Minnesota Vikings. They filled up all of their needs with high-profile players that will maximize the roster.
With their needs mostly filled, the Vikings go into the 2024 NFL Draft with a clean slate. They can do just about anything with their draft picks, which means that best player available is on the table.
The latest installment of our SKOL Search series focuses on a very popular name in NFL Mock Drafts for the Vikings in Georgia safety Malaki Starks.
Oh my goodness. This is why Malaki Starks is a blue chip prospect pic.twitter.com/NqkR9qS3G9
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) August 31, 2024
Trait | Grade |
---|---|
Man |
8.3/10 |
Zone |
8.9/10 |
Range |
13.4/15 |
Tackling |
13.3/15 |
Speed |
8.7/10 |
Quickness |
8.9/10 |
Athleticism |
8.8/10 |
Instincts |
8.7/10 |
Physicality |
8.4/10 |
Grade |
87.4 First Round Grade |
Starks is a great prospect that can do a little bit of everything for you. If you want a guy to play in the slot, the box, or deep, he can do just that. His five-star status coming out of high school and lived up to that over his career.
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores would do just that with Starks, using him just about everywhere to maximize his defense. Starks wouldn't just be a safety, he'd be a true difference-maker on all three levels. Don't let the selection of Lewis Cine hinder your ability to consider Starks, as he's an excellent prospect.
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