2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
155
YDS
643
TD
3
YDS
136
TD
1
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
A sixth-round pick in 2024, Vidal saw little action as a rookie but got a chance in 2025 due to injuries to both Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton. Vidal seized the opportunity, topped 100 rushing yards in two of his first three starts before finishing the season with 779 scrimmage yards and four total touchdowns over 13 regular-season games. The Troy product was a good fit for Greg Roman's run-heavy scheme as a back with good power and a low center of gravity who can be hard to bring down, but Vidal might be a square peg in a round hole as Mike McDaniel takes over as the offensive coordinator for the Chargers and emphasizes speed. A healthy Hampton is the clear No. 1 RB for Los Angeles, and the team signed Keaton Mitchell away from the Ravens in the offseason to provide another breakaway threat in the open field. Vidal might still find a role as a short-yardage option, but he'll have a hard time getting the same kind of touch volume he did last year. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Officially back with Bolts
Vidal signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender with the Chargers on Tuesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Los Angeles tendered the 2024 sixth-round pick as an ERFA in early March. The Chargers' offseason has seen Najee Harris (Achilles) depart in free agency, though the addition of Keaton Mitchell from Baltimore represents a new option in the backfield and potential competition for Vidal's grip on the No. 2 role behind Omarion Hampton. That said, Vidal has to be considered the favorite for the job after he broke out for 643 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 155 carries across 13 regular-season appearances in 2025, even if Mitchell ultimately sees more pass-catching reps.
Los Angeles tendered the 2024 sixth-round pick as an ERFA in early March. The Chargers' offseason has seen Najee Harris (Achilles) depart in free agency, though the addition of Keaton Mitchell from Baltimore represents a new option in the backfield and potential competition for Vidal's grip on the No. 2 role behind Omarion Hampton. That said, Vidal has to be considered the favorite for the job after he broke out for 643 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 155 carries across 13 regular-season appearances in 2025, even if Mitchell ultimately sees more pass-catching reps.
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How do Kimani Vidal's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
14.0%Positive Run %
83.7%% Yds After Contact
71.0%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
4.8% Snaps w/Touch
30.0%Air Yards Per Game
3.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.19% Team Air Yards
0.7%% Team Targets
1.6%Avg Depth of Target
3.8 YdsCatch Rate
55.6%Drop Rate
33.3%Avg Yds After Catch
7.4% Targeted On Route
11.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Kimani Vidal Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Kimani Vidal's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 8"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secShuttle Time
4.15 secCone Drill
7.01 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
18 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
30.38 in
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
A 2024 sixth-round pick, Vidal joins a Chargers backfield with minimal experience beyond ex-Ravens Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins. The rookie out of Troy has traits that should appeal to new Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman, as Vidal was tough to bring down in college and took 297 carries for 1,661 yards and 14 TDs last season alone. He's not especially elusive, but he showed potential in the passing game with at least 18 receptions in each of his four seasons at Troy, and he earned praise from both coaches and scouts for his pass blocking. Vidal's combination of bulk (5-8, 213) and speed (4.46 40) makes him far more interesting for fantasy than a typical sixth-round pick, especially within the context of a Chargers offense that's looking to run the ball more often despite having a shaky group of veteran RBs.
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Garners ERFA tender from Bolts
The Chargers placed an exclusive-rights free-agent tender on Vidal on Friday.
ANALYSIS
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Starts Sunday's WC loss
Vidal handled 11 carries for 31 yards while catching two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card loss to New England.
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Four touches in Week 18 loss
Vidal rushed three times for 12 yards and caught one pass for a two-yard loss in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.
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Good to go for Week 18
Vidal (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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Questionable for Sunday
Vidal (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Denver.
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Hampton planning on playing
Vidal appears likely to share the Chargers backfield with Omarion Hampton during Sunday night's wild-card matchup against the Patriots, as the latter is planning on playing through his ankle injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hampton was able to get back on the practice field Friday, albeit on a limited basis, for the first time since Week 17 prep. However, Rhim reports that even if Hampton does suit up, Vidal will still see meaningful snaps, and he'd naturally step into the lead role should his rookie teammate suffer any in-game setback.
Hampton was able to get back on the practice field Friday, albeit on a limited basis, for the first time since Week 17 prep. However, Rhim reports that even if Hampton does suit up, Vidal will still see meaningful snaps, and he'd naturally step into the lead role should his rookie teammate suffer any in-game setback.