Sione Vaki
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DET | 6 | 16 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2025 | DET | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | DET | 4 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Career Summary
Two-way contributor at Utah.
Sione Vaki played safety at Utah while also contributing as a runner and receiver, combining defensive starts with an expanding offensive role.
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High School
Versatile performer at Liberty.
Vaki originally signed with Utah in 2019 out of Liberty High School. His senior season included 73 tackles, four interceptions and 65 receptions for 1,359 yards and 20 touchdowns.
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College Career
Played offense alongside his safety duties.
Vaki started 12 games at safety in 2023 and appeared on offense in seven games. He rushed for 317 yards and two touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 203 yards and three scores. Against California, he rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
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Career Accomplishments
National recognition for versatility.
Vaki was a 2023 finalist for the Paul Hornung Award and Polynesian College Football Player of the Year. He received first-team Pac-12 honors at safety and all-purpose from the conference coaches.
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30251, 00-0039364, 2001-07-30, Sione Vaki, Sione, Vaki
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 38.4
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.