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

The Baltimore Ravens continue to chase the Super Bowl under Lamar Jackson. Despite the deep playoff runs in the Jackson era, the Ravens have still fallen short of the league championship game -- despite having one of the most talented rosters in the NFL.

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.