“Yeah, well that’s what first stood out is we thought he was one of the better special teams players in this entire Draft, all four phases of special teams,” Lions general manager Brad Holmes said after drafting Vaki 132nd overall last year. “Especially with some of the changes that are coming about, he’s really – he’s starting to come to life even more.”
Holmes was spot on as Vaki ended up leading the Lions in special teams tackles this season with eight while also forcing a fumble. Vaki has really embraced his special teams role and values the importance of it. He said one of his goals for next season is to be a Pro Bowler on special teams. Not many young players in this league have that one on the goal list. It shows how unique Vaki is.
He was mixed in sparingly in Detroit’s backfield, finishing with 14 rushing yards on six attempts and catching all three of his targets in the passing game for 37 yards. The Lions like his potential there and he could push for a role next season behind Gibbs and Montgomery.
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