Sione Vaki

Detroit Lions
Running Back #33

Personal

Age	25
Birthdate	July 30, 2001
Height	5'11"
Weight	213 lb

Draft

College	Utah
Year	2024
Pick	Round: 4, Overall: 132
Team	DET

Fantasy Value

Player News

Sione Vaki: Sione Vaki Hard to Trust as More than a Stash Option in Week 3

Across his first two games of 2026, Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki has recorded 38 scrimmage yards on five touches. With veteran Lions back Isiah Pacheco (back, knee) currently on Injured Reserve, Vaki has served as the team's RB2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs. However, Detroit has given Gibbs the vast majority of its backfield work so far this season, utilizing Vaki mostly as a pass-protector for quarterback Jared Goff. Vaki has almost no history of being an impactful offensive player, as he has recorded just 15 touches across 29 career games with the Lions. While the 25-year-old carries some stash appeal in deeper fantasy leagues as a handcuff running back option, Vaki should likely remain on the bench for fantasy managers in his Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets.

Sep. 25, 2026 4:01 PM EST