Starks Staying? Cryptic Message Hints at Georgia Return!

Jul 16, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Georgia safety Malaki Starks speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports

Wow, things are heating up in Athens! The Georgia Bulldogs football program had a wild day on Sunday, with some major roster shakeups that have fans on the edge of their seats.

It all started with a couple of departures. Wide receiver Anthony Evans and quarterback Jaden Rashada both entered the transfer portal, leaving some gaps in the Bulldogs’ lineup. But just when it seemed like things might be taking a downturn, Georgia landed a massive transfer portal coup.

Zachariah Branch, the No. 4 overall player in the portal, announced he’s coming to Athens! And to make things even sweeter, his brother, Zion Branch, is joining him. This is a huge win for the Bulldogs, and it sends a clear message that they’re still the team to beat in college football.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. All-American defensive back Malaki Starks, who was widely expected to declare for the NFL Draft, has hinted that he might be considering a return to Georgia. He recently posted a cryptic message on Instagram that has fans buzzing with speculation.

Starks is coming off a phenomenal season, racking up 77 tackles and an interception. He earned All-American honors and is projected to be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. But with the Branch brothers joining the Bulldogs, it seems like Starks might be tempted to stick around for another year and chase another championship.

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) picks off a pass from Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during the second half of the NCAA Aflac Kickoff Game against Clemson in Atlanta, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Now, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Starks hasn’t made any official announcements, and his Instagram post could just be a bit of playful teasing. But the possibility of him returning to Georgia is definitely exciting for Bulldogs fans.

We’ll have to wait and see what Starks ultimately decides. But one thing’s for sure: the Georgia Bulldogs are making all the right moves to stay on top of the college football world. With the addition of the Branch brothers and the potential return of Malaki Starks, they’re looking like a force to be reckoned with. Stay tuned, folks, because this offseason is just getting started!