Career
He played college football for University of Southern California. He was signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Houston Texans
Starling was signed by the Houston Texans after going unselected in the 2013 NFL Draft. He was released for final roster cuts before the start of the season.
New York Giants
The New York Giants signed Starling to their practice squad on September 3, 2013.
Second Stint with Texans
On November 14, 2013, the Texans signed Starling off the Giants" practice squad. He was released on August 30, 2014.