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As NFL teams progress through the early stages of their offseason programs, internal optimism is high for each rookie class.
Teams have different expectations for their rookies. Some will be tasked with starting and impacting games this fall. Others needing development will take a backseat with their eyes toward the future.
Regardless of the path, each team will have one rookie who shines brighter than the rest in his class. Here’s predictions for all 32 teams.
AFC NorthBaltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, S
There may not have been a better fit in the first round than the Ravens and Starks, whose versatility and intelligence on the back end elevate those around him and open the door to creativity for defensive coordinator Zach Orr. Starks can play single-high, split field and nickel corner, and his athleticism, instincts and competitiveness enable him to do each at a high level. He should be an early difference-maker for Baltimore’s defense.
