Kimani Vidal
24-Year-Old
Free Agent
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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
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Waived by the Chargers in August of 2025.
Reverts to practice squad
Vidal reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Vidal was elevated to the Chargers' active roster for Week 4 following Najee Harris' season-ending Achilles injury in Week 3 against the Broncos. Vidal saw the field for seven snaps (two on offense, five on special teams) and was the firm RB3 behind Omarion Hampton and Hassan Haskins. Vidal did log one kickoff return for 25 yards and would likely reprise that role were he to be elevated by the Chargers again this season.
Vidal was elevated to the Chargers' active roster for Week 4 following Najee Harris' season-ending Achilles injury in Week 3 against the Broncos. Vidal saw the field for seven snaps (two on offense, five on special teams) and was the firm RB3 behind Omarion Hampton and Hassan Haskins. Vidal did log one kickoff return for 25 yards and would likely reprise that role were he to be elevated by the Chargers again this season.
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Measurables Review
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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.
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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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Returns to active roster
The Chargers elevated Vidal from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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Back to practice squad
The Chargers signed Vidal to the practice squad Wednesday.
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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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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.