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Sione Vaki

RB

Drafted 132nd overall in the 4th round of the 2024 draft, Sione Vaki arrived from Utah. He's currently with DET, in his 3rd season in the league. Few match his receiving, which grades in the 85th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 7 catches for 89 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 216#

College

Utah

Draft

Rd 4, 132nd overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.5

49th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 19 touches

Volume×0.1-0.43
Receiving×0.14+0.78
Total EPA×0.24+0.46
Conversion×0.1-0.69
Ball security×0.06+0.37
Yards/carry×0.12-0.33
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.29

Week 1 projection · vs NO

Methodology
Rush yds23 (5.1–40.9)57% 20.5+
Rush yds23 (5.1–40.9)57% 20.5+
Rush yds23 (5.1–40.9)57% 20.5+
Rush yds23 (5.1–40.9)57% 20.5+
Rush yds23 (5.1–40.9)57% 20.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+
Rec yds13.1 (0–31)43% 15.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed14▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst80▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size58▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency32▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry31▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion17▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving85▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security68▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume49▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency76▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DET50.5551452
2025DET49.684
2024DET47.9914337

Career profile

Sione Vaki has appeared in 22 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with DET.

He has rushed for 69 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 89 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2026 with DET: 52 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 2BUF7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 3NYJ26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD59.4
Week 4CAR1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD53.8
Week 5ARI11 rush yds, 0 TD36.5

Sione Vaki — common questions

What position does Sione Vaki play?
Sione Vaki is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Sione Vaki played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sione Vaki has played for DET (2024–2026).
Where did Sione Vaki go to college?
Sione Vaki played college football at Utah.
When was Sione Vaki drafted?
Sione Vaki was selected in round 4, 132nd overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sione Vaki scored?
Sione Vaki has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Sione Vaki's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sione Vaki rated 50.5 for 2026, the 49th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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