2024 NFL Draft prospect brings versatility to a whole other level

Sione Vaki, Safety-Running Back

Height/Weight: 5-11, 213

Age: 22

School Name: Utah

Senior Bowl: Yes

Shrine Bowl: No

Sione Vaki Utah defensive stats 

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Sione Vaki Utah offensive stats 

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Pros

• Versatility
  Has played on both sides of the ball with reps as a running back and defensive back, showing he’s a rare mix of smarts and athleticism
• Toughness
  Played two of the more physical positions in the sport and was durable and reliable at both spots
• Athleticism
  Is capable of going both forward and backward with adequate lateral agility, evidenced by his multiple positions

Cons

• Transitions
  A little stiff when asked to turn and get off his spot as a safety or break out of his pedal
• Processing Speed
  Tends to hesitate on defense or even be caught flat-footed when sorting through traffic
• Tackling
  Likely just a reps issue as he has the build and demeanor to be a plus tackler but he could use some technical work

Eval:

Vaki is one of the more unique players in this class given his significant reps on both sides of the ball.

Anyone who shows the versatility to play both ways will garner attention thanks to his football intelligence and athleticism.

Vaki will need to figure out which position is his main, however, with teams needing him to specialize in one as he looks to contribute early on special team units.

Destin Adams’ Latest Big Board Ranking: (NA)

James Foster’s Latest Big Board Ranking: (122 Overall, 9 safety)