Player: Running back Sione Vaki, Utah
Pick: Round 4, 132 overall
Ht/Wt: 5' 11'', 210 lbs
Combine results: 4.62-second 40-yard dash | 39.5'' vertical jump | 10' 5'' broad jump
Bio: Played running back & safety. First-team All-Pac-12 Conference. Finalist for Polynesian College Football Player of the Year and the Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player). Started 12 games in 2023 and rushed for 2 TDs.
Analyst takes: Gamer who does whatever is necessary to help his team win. Vaki carries a thick frame with good upper-body power and heavy hands. - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
Vaki plays with the physicality and downhill speed NFL coaches desire at safety, but his fluidity and instincts in coverage don't match up and will hinder his chances of earning steady defensive snaps at the next level. His potential as a core special teamer could be his ticket to an NFL roster spot. - Dane Brugler, The Athletic
View photos of Detroit Lions first-round pick Terrion Arnold's introductory press conference and tour of the Allen Park training facility.
Ford Bronco heading to pick up Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold in Detroit, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold greeting fans in Detroit, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold and his family on the way to visit the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with his agents during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with his family during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with his family during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with his family during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Schuler during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Director of Sports Science Jill Costanza during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Director of Sports Science Jill Costanza during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with his family during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with his family during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Equipment Manager Tim O'Neill during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader (98) during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions outside linebacker Marcus Davenport (92) during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with his family during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes and Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO Chris Spielman at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Passing Game Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach Deshea Townsend during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn and Detroit Lions Passing Game Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach Deshea Townsend during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold and his family during his press conference at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his press conference at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his press conference at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold and his family during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold and his family during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold with Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during his visit to the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on April 26, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Twentyman's take: In Vaki, the Lions have found themselves a really versatile player. He played both running back and safety at Utah and was a finalist for the Hornung Award, given to college football's most versatile player. The Lions have a terrific running back duo in Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, but competition is never a bad thing. Vaki's versatility and athleticism could make him a core special teamer early and potentially a weapon with the kickoff rules being changed this season.
