Kimani Vidal
24-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
43
YDS
155
TD
0
YDS
62
TD
1
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
During his rookie campaign last year, Vidal logged 43 carries for 155 yards while adding five catches for 62 yards and a TD in 10 regular-season games, while working in a backfield that also included J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. Ahead of Week 1 this time around, the 2024 sixth-rounder figures to compete with Hassan Haskins for depth slotting behind newcomers Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton, with Vidal's case for a roster spot/role in 2025 possibly hinging on him demonstrating that he can be a factor in the Chargers' passing game. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Waived by the Chargers in August of 2025.
Back to practice squad
The Chargers signed Vidal to the practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Vidal couldn't earn a spot on Los Angeles' initial 53-man roster entering Year 2, but the 2024 sixth-round pick will stick around in an emergency reserve role on the practice squad. Across 10 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2024, Vidal rushed just 43 times for 155 yards (3.6 YPC) and zero touchdowns. He also secured five of nine targets for 62 yards and one score.
Vidal couldn't earn a spot on Los Angeles' initial 53-man roster entering Year 2, but the 2024 sixth-round pick will stick around in an emergency reserve role on the practice squad. Across 10 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2024, Vidal rushed just 43 times for 155 yards (3.6 YPC) and zero touchdowns. He also secured five of nine targets for 62 yards and one score.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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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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
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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Waived by Bolts
The Chargers waived Vidal on Tuesday.
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Struggles on six carries
Vidal rushed six times for 16 yards while failing to bring in his lone target in Sunday's 27-13 preseason win over the Saints.
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In mix for depth role
As training camp approaches, Vidal is looking to secure a role behind newcomers Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton, Spencer Schultz of USA Today reports.
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Hardly utilized in rookie campaign
Vidal finished his rookie campaign with 43 carries for 155 yards and an additional five receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown across 10 games.
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Healthy inactive Saturday
Vidal is inactive for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Texans.
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Could get more reps in camp
Vidal could be in line for additional reps during training camp, as Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports that Najee Harris is expected to begin training camp on the active/non-football injury list due to an eye injury.
ANALYSIS
Harris' agent has said that the injury is superficial and isn't expected to impact Harris' availability for the regular season, but the veteran running back's absence in training camp should still open up opportunities for the team's other running backs. With Harris and rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton viewed as locks to make the roster, Vidal may be competing for one spot against Hassan Haskins, Jaret Patterson and Raheim Sanders.
Harris' agent has said that the injury is superficial and isn't expected to impact Harris' availability for the regular season, but the veteran running back's absence in training camp should still open up opportunities for the team's other running backs. With Harris and rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton viewed as locks to make the roster, Vidal may be competing for one spot against Hassan Haskins, Jaret Patterson and Raheim Sanders.