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 (42-317-7.6, 2 TDs rushing; 51 tackles, 8.5 TFL with 2 sacks, INT, 2 PBUs).
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
