Sione Vaki | DB/RB | Utah | 2023 Highlights | 2024 NFL Draft | Detroit Lions

Sione Vake
Detroit Lions Defensive Back & Running Back
5'11 211 lbs
Player Comparison on defense: Budda Baker
Player Comparison on offense: Alvin Kamara
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[@UnderTheRadarProspects]

LIONS FANS HOW YALL FEELING? again: apologies for not circling him on the defensive plays

[@spazzedout3235]

It’s all good bro, I look at it as if it’s a live game so I can be surprised by the play he makes

[@carlosalvarado3546]

Fits our team perfectly. Not too shabby

[@BeaNBoYY614]

HELLA HYPED WE NEEDED THIS

[@sjshbsnsnwqmqkkka]

Hope we play him strictly at rb he looks really good

[@8581scott]

RB/Safety/Slot receiver/special teams, this is how you solve depth issues

[@krimsonshadow94]

Brad Holems be like, "Did someone say VERSATILITY"

[@OTCxMar]

U know DC was in that draft room BEGGING Brad to take him 😂

[@justinfromnorthcarolina7063]

Welcome to rhe Lions Sione!

[@SanFranFan30]

I think he can absolutely play in all 3 phases of the game at the NFL levels a backup. He's a perfect sub-package player who is quick, strong, and plays hard with a good head on his shoulders. He could very easily be a primary Gunner with snaps as a Dime backer and RB4.

[@scottysittser8604]

Love this comment. Really helps highlight why the Lions might have picked moved up to pick him

[@clarkmenard3948]

Seeing my team draft a SAFTEY, that gets a TD off a deep go route from the RUNNING BACK position is insane... Weapon

[@c1985paul]

"whatever you need done coach"

[@hakemnajjar2292]

Probably kick returner too 🔥

[@thestormofwar]

@@hakemnajjar2292 Affirmative, he has skills there as well. Detroit is going to love him.

[@jackbrizard8447]

brad better throw him in on special teams and in the backfield this year

[@jmizbak]

One pride! 🔥

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

Vaki hit 21.5 mph on the 1st deep pass. Game speed baby!!!

[@zarikkohli4643]

Wow! You could tell he really turned it on. How did the league let us get this guy. Should be RB3, and a huge special teams player. And if he gets better 😳

[@hypedetroit]

dan campbell guy if I've ever seen one

[@disco4535]

First thought was he reminds me a lot of Brian Branch

[@Sasquatch8055]

You called it

[@rodrickray6453]

You called it Lions just drafted him

[@jameeljames2338]

How the fuck

[@greddy1097]

Share the time machine with everyone else. 😂

[@MrKnod3]

Fake punts, field stretcher and safety depth. The most Lions player in this draft

[@FantasySportsZen]

Now that's an interesting highlight reel!

[@Vxzzo]

This is definitely Dan Campbell type of guy

[@2x_marco]

You was right we just drafted him

[@jesusrubio8385]

Called it

[@Vxzzo]

@@2x_marcothey like them just ball players willing to play whatever

[@DiegoOspina86]

Welcome to Detroit Sione!!! 🦁🦁🦁

[@DarinWhiteJr]

This guy is something special players that play both way in football tend to be my favorite because of the level difficulty from wear and tear on your body in the pros but would be nice to see some guys stuck to cuz I think it's being a good condition athlete

[@garynils1]

Another reason Brad Holmes is the one of, if not the best GM in the NFL. We've locked up our corners, may have a real diamond in th😅e rough with the 6'7" beast from Canada, and now this certified two way dog!!

[@tooteez6183]

The lions just drafted the most underrated player in the draft hands down just imagine him and Gibbs going back to back the hit em with Montgomery on 3rd and 1 😮‍💨

[@autoworkercyr]

The Lions just drafted a 2K24 create a player. Love it. He plays saftey with no regard for life. My goodness.

[@DetroitIfa]

Welcome to the D!! 🦁

[@ericreierson4454]

Love it thanks. Would you be so kind as to highlight where the player is before the snap so we don’t have to replay again and again to find where he started?

[@UnderTheRadarProspects]

Yes, I started doing that in this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWOzeJScncuDfpYsi=Ay7F55WmJYzYkA2M), apologies for not circling him on this video

[@Crook4Less]

For real. This guy was all over the place lmao interesting talent

[@oxmodius]

Dudes gonna be a beast in the league. He won't be the big safety/linebacker hybrid who covers tight ends but he is an open field tackling monster

[@vegasj305]

He's a baller, I bet he eats drinks and sleeps football!!

[@zoocrewsk8er]

Looks like the Lions are just looking for football players. With the other 4th round pick Manu he could possibly play DE with his size and Vaki can be special teams, S, or slot receiver.

[@Solo0381]

Bro is a dawg, if we use him correctly he can be very dangerous!

[@GSLINGFOOTBALL]

Dude might be one of the best running back prospects if he was just a running back!

[@nathancook3253]

Feel like teams will take advantage of his dual threat Atleast I would

[@GSLINGFOOTBALL]

@@nathancook3253 yeah I feel like you’d be wasting him if you didn’t just like next year if Travis Hunter comes out.

[@BiggaChill]

@chicagobears to Eddie Jackson replacement.... And RB

[@GSLINGFOOTBALL]

@@BiggaChill I second that! He'd be a nice receiving back too for them in that running room. Also would love him on the Jets lol!

[@adgee5401]

Brad Holmes saw your vision. Good call

[@daltonecklund9626]

He is such a great open field tackler!!!

[@Dp1bulls1]

Welcome to Detroit! I got a feeling he’s gonna be great for us.

[@DanSoper-r9s]

FOOTBALL PLAYER!!!!

[@dapaulielama5615]

A Defensive Coordinator's Nightmare. Amon-Ra, J. Williams, La Porta, Gibbs, Montgomery, and Vaki.

[@max022251]

Gibbs, LA Porta and now Vaki are the wild cards defenses are not going to no what to do if all 3 line up lol.

[@brooklynv7040]

He is too touch to play for my Dallas Cowboys! I would love a kid like this on our team

[@jaredfolkringa7571]

Guy can do it all!

[@brucetsheej91]

Lynn Bowden versatility vibes with extra versatility as a DB. I know the Bowden experiment didn't work for Raiders, but I think we should take a chance on this guy. 5th or 6th rounder. Let’s go Raider Nation

[@fabricelange2348]

Perfect fit for the Packers 💚💛 we look for versatility, safety and RB are needs for us... so welcome in Wisconsin Sione 😉

[@Lee86THUNDER]

Absolutely. I could see us putting him in a couple spots able to contribute

[@vegasj305]

I just watched all 3 days of the combine and this dude caught my eye!! 4th or 5th round would be the steal of the draft!!

[@graysonchrysler6467]

Welcome to Detroit!

He won't be eating fried mayonnaise balls.

[@markdouglas1601]

He looks super natural as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. I watched this thinking the lions will use him as a nickel linebacker…but he might be a RB

[@c1985paul]

Dude can literally line up as safety, linebacker, corner, edge and then on offense play rb or wr. I'm sure he'd play tight end qb if coach asked.

[@RegM86]

49ers to pair next to Huffanga. Twin Tongan terrors in the backfield.

[@2pou24]

Naw bro he a better runner

[@aj49ers20]

@@2pou24 Of course Vaki is a better runner. I think Reg means defensive backfield. As, you know, Hufanga plays defense brah.

[@zacmartin7729]

He carved up USC

[@saucyb3585]

This dude is a football player.

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

Future Detroit Lion on day 3

[@danmule4131]

BOOM

[@cristenrocketadams]

💯

[@Tenormic3]

LISAN AL GAIB

[@SteveAdams-t3c]

I hope you had money on it!😊

Tricked out Hyundais and champagne for you

[@bryansmith844]

Wouldnt be upset if he lands in DET with Brian Branch

Pretty exciting 4th round pick IMO. Nice call.

[@farrgone]

And Wallah‼️🦁

[@luke182777]

​@@farrgone voila!

[@ricardocarterjr.]

So this is what Troy Polamalu/ Le’veon Bell put together looks like… sheesh..

[@thestormofwar]

Last Safety from Coach Whittingham's team that had this sort of versatility was Eric Weddle. Not that fastest dude, didn't hit the hardest, and not the flashiest. But just a complete football player, played anywhere just because he was that good.

[@markusisparkusis9661]

Welcome to Detroit!!

[@PradawithCeezo]

Str8 dawg…

[@ricenglish4556]

I've been a Lions fan since 1965 and the turnaround headed by Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes has been something to watch. Can't forget owner, Shelia Hamp. Stability in the hierarchy is something that has just never been consistent until now. The flood of talent coming in via the Draft, Trades, and Free Agency is astounding. Yeah, I know things can happen, how could I not. Over the years I've seen the Lions lose in every conceivable and inconceivable way possible. They've run the full gamut of ways to lose a football game. Not anymore. Now as finally the true Kings of the jungle, the Lions Rule!!!!!

[@OfficalPrinceToni]

Welcome To The Lions Sir we are happy to have you

[@erkykai]

u called it

[@chewyguy]

He gonna confuse a lot of defensive coordinators ❤❤

[@cruzcontrol75]

even when he’s on offense he’s still the hammer in a field full of nails. Let’s go Lions

[@DufferOne-k8j]

Proprioception, leverage and competitiveness will make up for a lack of exceptional measurable’s. There’s a reason the best team builder’s have a few of these types of guys around.

[@stlegion-px1wo]

Ben Johnson , Dan Campbell and Dave Fipp are having a field day with guy on the team definitely the ultimate special teams player. He can punt and kick return according to Brad Holmes he played Quarterback in high school. He played safety so you know on kickoff and punt return he’s tackling guys . He’s a running back and pretty good hands . Probably got good blocking too . He’s probably winning us a football game on his own

[@TylerHilyard]

I felt like he looked the most polished in a linebacker role. He is really good at everything, but his exceptional vision and open field tackling makes him pop off the screen in that role.

[@TLGIII]

Impressive! Legit all around football player. Problem is NFL is mainly specialists. Some team out there will need a generalist though. Kick/kick return, hands team, punt/punt return, back up RB/DB.

[@shayman33]

he looks pretty darn fast @ 3:50. Go Lions!!

Yeah that stood out.

[@Narutobase365]

Go lions 🦁 💪🏾💪🏾

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

Welcome to the Den my guy! BHolmes gonna snatch up ALL your favorite players ha HAH 💯

[@easyox77]

Now with that dude from Canada and McNeil, and Meli. That’s crazy fast now.

[@chewyguy]

AND HE DIDDDDDD

[@jayanttchapman7874]

Yep

[@tj-597]

Dude reminds me of (in a small way) Corum;seems to have good vision to find running lanes.Seems versatile,welcome to Detroit 🎉

[@andrewcarlson4402]

He's like a little Frankie Luvu. Just a bit faster mentally than the guys around him, very little hesitation if any, and he HITS. He's absolutely going to be a gunner on punts too.

[@Harpazoed]

VAKI ✨💥🔥💙

[@dumbfreak1399]

Thank you Brad Holmes

[@zenclover8468]

i really dont think he has the speed for alvin kamara to be a comp. but very interesting player. love that he plays two ways. Looks like a special teams guy, a starting safety and a 3rd or 4th string running back on a team, with decent hands.

[@UnderTheRadarProspects]

Fair

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

Did you not see him outrunning guys and beating their angles over and over??? Also, Kamara never had elite speed, mid 4.5's. His superpowers are his fluidity, agility, and contact balance.

[@UnderTheRadarProspects]

Thank you, that’s exactly what made me come up with the comparison

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

@@UnderTheRadarProspects I was replying to Zen, but I have say I don't get ANY Kamara comp. Maybe similar athletes by the #'s, but completely different skillsets & playstyles imo. I do wonder what you think he more likely projects in the NFL, Offense or Defense???

[@UnderTheRadarProspects]

@@LionsOnTheHunt313 I thought it replied to you but I guess not, anyways though when I see Sione play I personally see some Kamara in his game but I can see why some people think otherwise, and I think he’ll play Defense in the NFL with certain play packages for him on offense

[@deetergee]

I wouldn't be surprised to see him line up at wide receiver before the season is over.

[@joshuanewman7725]

Future Raven 🐦‍⬛💜

[@jt.tccccc]

🦅🦅🦅

[@silkyjohnson4208]

He really is game speed he burnt so many people with faster 40 times than him

[@PCPAyLOAD]

The ways his training camp has gone in Detroit, I have him making the team as RB3 right behind Montgomery and Gibbs. No to shabby rook!

[@mjt8969]

WELCOME TO DETROIT

[@ChiliPeppers246484]

Hard to ask for more of a guy at that point in the draft. Hes a football player and can fill a bunch of potential holes. At worst he is a strong hitting sure tackler in the secondary.

[@TheUnnamedAssailant]

Brad strikes again, at the very least dude is a perennial special teams ace

[@vegasj305]

This dude is dude, championship teams are built with a dude like this!! Come on Packers, pick him if available!!

Forward down the field...

[@CactusDave8]

Low key nice pick up for Lions he looks good at RB

[@Bluecmu]

welcome to detroit

[@emmetbrowne6331]

Safety depth and RB3 with best RB3 in NFL upside. Might be one of the best RBs based on tape alone yet he wasn’t majoring in it.

[@emmetbrowne6331]

One of best RBs in the class that is.

[@ryanl1782]

His 40 time does not indicate his game speed...he looks quick out there

[@7evenmindsmedia606]

🦁

[@chachachachan]

Put him in the tush push and DC is going for it all the time.

[@tyzxcj34]

49ers DRAFT THIS KID!!!! HES A BEAST

[@randomshortz17]

Biggest draft sleeper?

[@steveo3831]

A little bit of Barry Sanders. Wow!

[@stevem6856]

Absolute steal

[@pluzzyyy]

I see the Kamara comp tbh 💯

[@Sportswordly]

He different

[@willynelson9810]

This guy would be nice in Pittsburgh

[@betanusolosix]

Keeping my fingers crossed the 49ers land him somehow next month…

[@DanSoper-r9s]

This guys built like lb

[@nathancook3253]

Vaki and Winfield would be nasty

[@3xTuesday]

That would be a great combo also take some of the carries for White. Can have him on ST/DB/RB

[@thebowtiechaplain3399]

He's got great speed. I would not have him in on running plays unless Kyle has a great play to include him or unless we lost all three of our backs. Overall I was not that impressed.

[@markfrederick4919]

Top 4th round pick

[@danmule4131]

Go Lions!

[@Lilantfive10]

Future Raiders

[@Lnksy]

Payton’s next Taysom Hill

[@mountainlionsonly1700]

FUTURE 49ER!!!!!! WATCH!!!!!😈😉😎

[@brandonbaty2291]

Lions baby

[@farrgone]

You called it ‼️ 💯

[@661godislove7]

So defense or running back

[@OTCxMar]

I don't see any scenario where this guy doesn't end up a Detroit Lion 😂 there's no way Dan Campbell hasn't already called dibs

[@ev651]

Would love to see him in Dallas! 🤞🏿

[@vegasj305]

He reminds me of Bill Bates!!

[@calvinshields7565]

Is that Jason bennetti??? I like him better as a football announcer lol

[@edwardmoala]

🐺

[@stevewells9840]

Why do he remind me of McCaffrey 49ers rb 🤔

[@1K601D]

49ers

[@MarcusDET]

Go Lions

[@mcsibs]

He's a scrappy sob that's for sure

[@Howard2.0]

Lions got this dog ?

[@goodyman72]

Who is this dude

[@DanSoper-r9s]

Fuking gem whos in charge of player rankings at espn