Updated August 15, 2026
Sione Vaki (born July 30, 2001) is the running back for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 33. He played college football at Utah. The Detroit Lions selected him No. 132 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2024. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: running back (RB)
- Number: 33
- Born: July 30, 2001
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: 216 lb
- College: Utah
- NFL draft: 2024, No. 132 overall (Detroit Lions)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2024–2025)
Sione Vaki played 9 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, rushing 14 yards on 6 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 3 catches for 37 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Sione Vaki played 8 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, rushing 4 yards on 1 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Att | Rush Yds | RuTD | Rec | Rec Yds | ReTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 9 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 4-year deal signed in 2024 with a total value of $4.55 million, $1.14 million per year, and $0.53 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
