Vaki was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
[2][3] In Vaki's true freshman season in 2022 he totalled 41 tackles with 3.5 going for a loss, three pass deflections, and a forced fumble.
[4] In week one of the 2023 season, he recorded his first career interception versus the Florida Gators.
[5] In week seven, Vaki had a breakout game where he played both ways of the ball as he rushed 15 times for 158 yards and two touchdown to help the Utes beat California.
[11] Vaki was selected in the fourth round, 132nd overall, by the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL draft.