2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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1
YDS
4
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2025 Projections
Could compete for No. 2 job
Vaki could have an opportunity to compete for the No. 2 spot at running back with the Lions in 2026.
ANALYSIS
Vaki was scarcely used during the 2025 campaign, logging just two offensive snaps over 11 games, turning his only carry into a four-yard gain. With primary backup David Montgomery being dealt to the Texans on Monday, Vaki currently sits as the most experienced reserve option behind starter Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit's backfield. The Lions will almost certainly bring in competition for the 2024 fourth-rounder in free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft, but he will have his clearest path toward playing time ahead of his third season with the Lions.
Vaki was scarcely used during the 2025 campaign, logging just two offensive snaps over 11 games, turning his only carry into a four-yard gain. With primary backup David Montgomery being dealt to the Texans on Monday, Vaki currently sits as the most experienced reserve option behind starter Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit's backfield. The Lions will almost certainly bring in competition for the 2024 fourth-rounder in free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft, but he will have his clearest path toward playing time ahead of his third season with the Lions.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Sione Vaki's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
16.7%Positive Run %
66.7%% Yds After Contact
92.9%Avg Yds After Contact
2.2Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
0.6% Snaps w/Touch
36.0%Air Yards Per Game
1.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.76% Team Air Yards
0.6%% Team Targets
0.6%Avg Depth of Target
6.3 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.0% Targeted On Route
25.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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#2 RB
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2024 Sione Vaki Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
216 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.62 secVertical Jump
39.5 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
8.63 inArm Length
29.13 in
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Vaki is a rare athlete that has experience playing on both sides of the ball, operating as a running back and safety for Utah prior to being selected by Detroit in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. With David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs already set to handle the bulk of the workload in the Lions backfield this season, Vaki will have to compete with Craig Reynolds for a depth role, making his path towards production on offense rather murky. The 5-11, 210-pound athlete seems more likely to see the bulk of his playing time on special teams in the early going.
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No offensive role in 2025
Vaki rushed the ball one time for four yards while also adding 39 kickoff-return yards during the 2025 regular season.
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Upgrades to full participation
Vaki (thumb) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Limited Wednesday
Vaki (thumb) was limited in Wednesday's practice,
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Suiting up Sunday
Vaki (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Questionable for Sunday
Vaki (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Lions' RB3 sans Montgomery
Vaki has been mostly limited to special teams work in his rookie season, but he has an opportunity to establish a larger role for himself in the backfield due to David Montgomery being sidelined with an MCL injury, Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Vaki has registered only six carries for 14 yards across 13 regular-season games. However, heading into Sunday's game against the Bears, Vaki is expected to serve in the Lions' No. 3 running back spot behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds. The Lions traded up to select Vaki in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft for his potential as a playmaker on offense, and that gives offensive coordinator Ben Johnson another potential weapon for the NFL's top-scoring offense.
Vaki has registered only six carries for 14 yards across 13 regular-season games. However, heading into Sunday's game against the Bears, Vaki is expected to serve in the Lions' No. 3 running back spot behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds. The Lions traded up to select Vaki in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft for his potential as a playmaker on offense, and that gives offensive coordinator Ben Johnson another potential weapon for the NFL's top-scoring offense.