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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 28
The one player we're ready to guarantee the Detroit Lions will pick in 2025 NFL Draft after the Combine
Speaking in absolutes is something that only a sith would do. If that's the truth, call me Darth Payton. Last year I walked out of the NFL Combine knowing that Sione Vaki was a Lion.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / January 8
Sneaky valuable Lions rookie earns nice honor from Pro Football Focus
It was easy to see him as a fit, and the Detroit Lions indeed traded up to get Utah safety Sione Vaki in the fourth round of last April's draft. But Vaki was not just a safety.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 15
Lions' rookie is another big moment or two away from taking home a major individual award this season
I don't know what it was, it felt like something was just drawing me towards this kid in Alabama last February during the Senior Bowl. I felt it again at the Combine in Indiana last March.
The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 1
Vaki, Wingo Doubtful Against Packers
The Detroit Lions will already be without two key players on their defense, and could be without another for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 20
'We Keep It Physical': Rodriguez Helped Vaki Develop as Blocker
The Detroit Lions have used rookie running back Sione Vaki as the lead blocker in I-formation sets at times early in the 2024 season. Vaki, who told Lions On SI after practice Thursday he did not have much experience blocking in pass protection, has already gained the trust of the coaching staff.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 13
Lions Evaluating Playing Two Running Backs Together More
The Detroit Lions have the benefit of deploying a myriad of offensive sets in their efforts to move the football and score points. Supporters were intrigued to see rookie Sione Vaki on the field for a handful of snaps playing alongside Detroit's starting running backs.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 6
Rams' rookie and former Michigan Wolverine may have been in the Lions' original draft plans over someone they took
The Detroit Lions traded up to drat Utah running back/safety Sione Vaki in the 2024 NFL draft. The Lions got a great player and he is in no way a consolation prize.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 19
Dan Campbell has hilarious reaction to Sione Vaki's helmet malfunction
Sione Vaki has burst on the scene for the Detroit Lions this preseason, showing many impressive traits as he truly learns the running back position. In the second preseason game against the Chiefs, Vaki had 82 yards from scrimmage, highlighted by four receptions for 60 yards where he showed surprising prowess as a pass catcher.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 18
Roundtable: Growing Lions Concerns After Chiefs Game
1.) What is your biggest takeaway from the Lions’ win against the Chiefs? Christian Booher: The biggest takeaway for me has to be the potential of two rookies, Sione Vaki and Isaiah Williams.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 18
Lions Rookie Report: Vaki, Williams, Ukwu Shine
The Lions notched their first win of the preseason Saturday night – in come-from-behind fashion – behind the leg of kicker Jake Bates. Bates nailed a 43-yarder as time expired to beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 24-23. The game featured multiple rookies that stepped up in a big fashion.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 17
'You Felt Growth': Dan Campbell Quickly Learning About Sione Vaki
The Detroit Lions may have to find more opportunities to utilize the skillset of rookie running back Sione Vaki. Against the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit's fourth-round pick secured four receptions for 60 yards and carried the football six times for 22 yards.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 9
Sione Vaki earns rave reviews for work at running back in preseason opener
The Detroit Lions didn't have many offensive bright spots during a 14-3 loss to their New York Giants Thursday, but rookie running back Sione Vaki was certainly one.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 26
4 types of plays the Lions could look to use rookie Sione Vaki on in 2024
One of the big questions we've been getting a lot in our Detroit Lions mailbag series here at A to Z Detroit is some sort of variation of "what will the
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / June 22
Rookie Lions running back was viewed as safety by every other team in NFL
The Detroit Lions drafted Utah's Sione Vaki to play running back, but it's likely that he would have been selected as a safety by any other NFL team.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5
Q&A: Sione Vaki Shares Goals, Progress Made During Spring
Detroit Lions rookie running back Sione Vaki spoke with All Lions following Wednesday's practice, which marked the second session of the team's mandatory minicamp.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 3
Sione Vaki Sold Lions on Honesty, Intelligence
The Detroit Lions value players who are hard-working, gritty players and demonstrate a deep understanding of the game of football. During the pre-draft process, the team flooded Sione Vaki with so much information to assess how the young two-play player would handle the stress.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 1
Get to know the Lions draft pick: Sione Vaki has 'the skill set and work ethic to really develop in the NFL'
The Detroit Lions went out and got their guys at the 2024 NFL draft. One of the guys that they really seemed to have wanted was Utah safety/running back Sione Vaki. The Lions had plenty of pre-draft meetings with players, but they had by far the most with Vaki.
Detroit Lions News / The Forkball / April 29
Detroit Lions 2024 NFL Draft Analysis And Grade
The Detroit Lions were puffing out their chests before the 2024 NFL Draft began. They nailed their picks in the first two rounds last year en route to an NFC Championship Game berth.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 27
Lions exchange picks with Eagles, select versatile Utah prospect
After exchanging picks with the Eagles, the Lions added a versatile player out of Utah.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2024
Three Sirianni-style prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles HC knows what he likes in an NFL player.
Draft Watch: 49ers hosting Sione Vaki and Kingsley Suamataia
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting several draft prospects today and tomorrow as the deadline for pre-draft visits draws near. Among the players visiting the team's facilities are former Utah safety Sione Vaki and former BYU tackle Kingsley Suamataia.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 4, 2024
2024 NFL Draft all-underrated team: 10 prospects who are better than you think
The 2024 NFL Draft is ripe with quality players flying under the radar, or at least at a lower altitude than they should. With exactly three weeks until the Bears officially kick off the draft, here are 10 underrated prospects in this year's class you need to know.
49ers to hold private workout with versatile Sione Vaki ahead of draft
Last month, it was reported that the San Francisco 49ers had requested an official pre-draft visit with former Utah safety Sione Vaki. According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the 49ers will hold a private workout for the defensive back after that visit to the team's Santa Clara facilities.
College Football News / 49ers Webzone / March 10, 2024
49ers request pre-draft visit with Utah safety Sione Vaki, express interest in Illinois linebacker
According to Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report, the San Francisco 49ers have requested an official pre-draft visit with former Utah safety Sione Vaki (6-0, 208).
Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / February 29, 2024
Utah Two-Way Star Sione Vaki Seems to Have Chosen His NFL Position
Despite breaking out as a two-way star, former Ute Sione Vaki made things clear in regards to what position he wants to play in the NFL. In an interview with reporters at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, Vaki didn’t mince his words, stating his desire to focus on playing safety.
Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / February 7, 2024
Utah's Sione Vaki Tabbed As The 'Most Interesting' Prospect In the 2024 NFL Draft
Utah safety/running back Sione Vaki can do it all on the football field and showcased his ability to play both ways recently at the Reese's Senior Bowl. After starting his career in Salt Lake City as a safety, Vaki was asked to tote the rock this past season on offense due to injuries.
Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / February 2, 2024
Former Utah Star Sione Vaki Shows His Dual-Threat Abilities During Senior Bowl
Day 2 of the Reese's Senior Bowl has commenced and Utah's dual-threat star Sione Vaki has been putting his entire skillset on display. The 2023 season unlocked Vaki's two-way potential as the safety transformed into a running back amid the injury-plagued campaign.
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