Hometown?
Sione Vaki: Antioch, California
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you would take them is ... ?
Vaki: The marina
College major?
Vaki: Sociology
If you could live in the world of any movie or TV show ... ?
Vaki: Avengers
Who would play you in a movie?
Vaki: Bruno Mars
Favorite emoji?
Vaki: Laughing
View photos of Lions fourth-round pick Sione Vaki from the 2024 offseason.
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 29, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/nfwz8yy9k1shadyyudoy.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 29, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 14, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/ozob7bzau8em2e5vykc0.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 14, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 14, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/zdoxmuvzycxjosfelyzb.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 14, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 22, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/s4cwgyubb1qjwghdjpnn.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 22, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 15, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/hetj5vwtvjpflxv9g5gi.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 15, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 22, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/l1itobbanhabbulocmem.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 22, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 15, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/myfuliizsepexe6bmv3b.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 15, 2024. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 11, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/kecnwjn0jk8pzv08blyz.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 11, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 10, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/osooazzbak66qhmxnlk0.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 10, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 14, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/hpgmjrdss6ywgasg6tkf.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during offseason workouts at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 14, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 29, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/xipgafgcrspm90clhpdb.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 29, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 31, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/xc4phcydizu8hbnczpiw.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 31, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 31, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/oc2hhcjzipiffnpcrygk.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 31, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during veteran minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on June 6, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/shgoxgfkvgnxfmdbdrpb.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during veteran minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on June 6, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 29, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/j0roh84lo09gykgowki0.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 29, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during veteran minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on June 5, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/pc6siuybtpz5xrd5tivg.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during veteran minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on June 5, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 10, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/hznur5epadcjosszq39j.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 10, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 10, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/dajfhdpzhpi0qnrurner.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 10, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 10, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/pjwi5e2yrci0cgxugjip.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during rookie minicamp at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 10, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
![Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 29, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/lions/vmifig7b1ot7vasfqhzz.jpg)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during OTAs at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on May 29, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Favorite meal?
Vaki: Chicken Alfredo
Any hidden talents?
Vaki: Nah. I like to sing tho.
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
Vaki: Some type of service. I love serving my people.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Vaki: Rewind time or control time
If you could play any other NFL position, what would you play?
Vaki: Long snapper
Proudest accomplishment so far?
Vaki: Making it this far
One person you'd like to meet?
Vaki: Troy Polamalu
Favorite athlete of all time?
Vaki: Troy Polamalu
Favorite thing about Detroit so far?
Vaki: The culture