DB · BAL · #24
Malaki Starks
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 205 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 13, 2003 (age 22.8)
- College
- Georgia
Coming off a real climb — DB69 to DB23 tells the story better than age; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,982
Range 1,751–2,205
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DB with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
124.9 pts
7.3 PPG · 17.0 games
49.3 solo · 0.4 sacks · 2.2 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyStarks had 2 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, finishing DB23. Coming off a real climb — DB69 to DB23 tells the story better than age. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
12.8
PPG
12.8
Positional finish
DB23
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: 1 (DB1)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB23 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | DB69 | 116.3 | 6.8 | 48 | — | 2 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 12.8 | IND | 62 plays · 40% pass | 2 | 1 | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 93.6% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 3
- Hurries
- 2
- Missed tackle %
- 7.7%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202517 G
- 17.0 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Malaki Starks's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Starks scores 1,982 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Malaki Starks's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.3 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Malaki Starks in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.