Detroit Lions trade up, draft unique two-way player Sione Vaki

The Detroit Lions traded up for a second time in the 4th round and selected one of the most unique prospects in the NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions traded into the fourth round for a second time on Saturday and used the pick to select Utah safety/running back Sione Vaki with the 132nd overall pick

The Lions had a lot of reported interest in Vaki, who is one of the most interesting prospects in the NFL. Detroit had a formal visit with him at the NFL Combine and also brought him in for a top-30 visit.

Vaki played mostly safety in college, but he also filled in at running back for the Utes, rushing for 317 yards and five touchdowns on 42 carries last season.

Vaki was also a leader and team captain for Utah, and named First Team All-Pac-12 last year.

Here’s what the Lions gave up to trade up to pick 132 with the Philadelphia Eagles:

Lions get:

• Pick 132 (fourth round)
• Pick 210 (sixth round)

Eagles get:

• Pick 164 (fifth round)
• Pick 201 (sixth round)
• 2025 fourth-round

Lions picks thus far

• Round 1, Pick 24 — CB Terrion Arnold
• Round 2, Pick 61 — CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
• Round 4, Pick 126 — OT Giovanni Manu

Lions remaining picks

• Round 6, Pick 19 (205 overall)
• Round 6, Pick 24 (210 overall)
• Round 7, Pick 29 (249 overall)

Top remaining needs for Lions:

• Safety
• Wide receiver
• Cornerback
• Offensive line
• Defensive tackle
• Defensive end
• Kicker

NFL Draft schedule

Day 3

What: Rounds 4-7
When: Saturday, April 27 — Noon ET until around 7 p.m. ET
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC
Odds: DraftKings Sportsbook