Anthony Weaver believes confidence will unlock Malaki Starks' next level
Anthony Weaver says Malaki Starks is playing faster than he was a season ago and should find himself around the football more often in 2026.
Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver sees a potential breakthrough for second-year safety Malaki Starks next season. Starks has shown considerable versatility, capable of lining up across the secondary and impacting the game in various ways. Coach Jesse Minter believes Starks' breakout can come in 2026. Weaver attributes Starks' development to gaining confidence.
Speaking to the media, Weaver highlighted Starks' growing comfort within Baltimore's defense, emphasizing the importance of confidence schematically in coverage. Starks has the skills to handle any assignment, having played extensively at multiple positions during his college years. The defensive coordinator expects Starks' familiarity with the system to enhance those traits this season, noting that players often experience a period of analysis paralysis in their first NFL season.
Weaver believes Starks will play faster, trust his instincts, and be around the football more often when he gains confidence.
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