The Detroit Lions' 2024 Draft class has been praised on a national scale. General manager Brad Holmes' six-player haul received high remarks from pundits across the league, mainly for the decision to double up with two solid cornerbacks.
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.
Now that the dust on the NFL Draft has settled, it is time to recap where fan's favorite Utah alumni ended up. Whether they were selected or were signed as an undrafted free agent, a total of eight former Utes found new NFL homes.
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.
In two collegiate seasons, Sione Vaki filled a number of roles for the Utah Utes. He was a safety for the defense, patrolling the secondary for the Utes' defense.
After exchanging picks with the Eagles, the Lions added a versatile player out of Utah.
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Utah do-it-all safety Sione Vaki captains Prisco's 2024 Better-Than Team
Utah do-it-all safety Sione Vaki captains Prisco's 2024 Better-Than Team
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.
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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.
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).
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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 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.
Height/Weight: 5-11, 213 Age: 22 School Name: Utah Senior Bowl: Yes Shrine Bowl: No Sione Vaki Utah defensive stats ESPN Sione Vaki Utah offensive stats
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.
After a spirited practice on Day 1, the pads came out in Mobile, Ala., on Wednesday. This is usually the most telling practice of the week because we see a ton of 1-on-1 drills and competitive team periods.
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Utah's Sione Vaki started the season as a safety. On Saturday against USC, he racked up 217 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in addition to spending time on the defense in Utah's 34-32 win that crushed the Trojans' dreams of a College Football Playoff berth.
During Tuesday’s media availability after USC’s practice, Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch was asked about the 3rd play of the game against Utah. The play saw talented utility player Sione Vaki turn a wheel route into a 53-yard touchdown.
Sione Vaki rushed for 158 yards on 15 carries and scored two touchdowns while also totaling four tackles on defense to help No. 16 Utah to a 34-14 win against visiting Cal in a Pac-12 game on Saturday afternoon.
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