DB · BAL · #24
Malaki Starks
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 205 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 13, 2003 (age 22.9)
- College
- Georgia
Through 5 games he sits DB20, up from DB69 — a climb, not a final rank.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,990
Range 1,758–2,215
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 total FP
51.5 pts
10.3 PPG
19 solo · 1 sacks
Week 6 projection
7.9 pts
@ CLE · floor–ceiling 3.2–11.1
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 19 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DB20 through 5 games. The running rank is DB20 through 5 games, from DB69. Don't treat that like a season finish. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. 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
51.5
PPG
10.3
Rank so far
DB20
Key stats
- Solo: 19
- Sacks: 1 (DB4)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
0/5 Bust 0%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB20so far | 51.5 | 10.3 | 19 | 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 W5 | 13.0 | ATL | 67 plays · 48% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 13.0 | TEN | 59 plays · 49% pass | 6 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 7.5 | DAL | 58 plays · 35% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 5.3 | NO | 53 plays · 59% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 12.8 | IND | 62 plays · 40% pass | 2 | 1 | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
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
- 2024—
- 202517 G
- 20265 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed 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 1,990 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. 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.