From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Utah safety, Sione Vaki.
#28 SIONE VAKI, S, UTAH (SO) — 5113, 211 lbs.
Senior Bowl
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Sione Vaki | 5113/211 | 9 1/4″ | 29 1/2″ | 71 3/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
— Good athleticism and toughness
— Very good burst and good speed
— Solid Zone defender and displays good pursuit
— Potential to cover tight ends in Man coverage
— Disruptive blitzer potential
— Physical in the run game
— Excellent pursuit to run down players on the far side of the field
— Experience playing running back
— Strong special teams profile
The Bad
— Currently not a candidate to play the deep safety
— Doesn’t read route combinations well and opens his hip too early playing deep
— Man coverage technique needs to be coached up
— Stares in the backfield too long playing in slot
— Don’t want him covering wide receivers
— Needs to improve angles to runners on the outside
— Too aggressive coming downhill and will overrun the ball
— Aims too high when tackling
Bio
— Career: 92 tackles, 71 solo, 12 TFL, two sacks, 1 INT, 6 PBU, 1 FF
— 2023: 51 tackles, 37 solo, 8.