Vaki, a 2024 fourth-round pick, has spent his first two seasons in Detroit as a mainstay on special teams but scarcely contributed on offense, with just 10 total touches under his belt. Despite the Lions having traded David Montgomery to Houston this offseason, Vaki faces a similar fate in 2026 after the team added Isiah Pacheco to a backfield led by Jahmyr Gibbs. Additionally, Vaki's lackluster speed (4.62 40) is an indication that his versatility may not translate from special teams to a change-of-pace role.