Kimani Vidal

Los Angeles Chargers
Running Back #30

Personal

Age	24
Birthdate	August 28, 2001
Height	5'8"
Weight	215 lb

Draft

College	Troy
Year	2024
Pick	Round: 6, Overall: 181
Team	LAC

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Kimani Vidal: Chargers Place Exclusive-Rights Tender on Kimani Vidal

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Friday that they placed an exclusive-rights tender on free-agent running back Kimani Vidal to keep him around for the 2026 season. The Chargers also signed running back Jaret Patterson and safety Kendall Williamson to contract extensions. The 24-year-old Vidal was thrust into a bigger role than anticipated last year when both Najee Harris (Achilles) and rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle) went down with injuries. The former sixth-rounder in 2024 out of Troy had 155 carries for 643 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in 13 regular-season games, adding 16 catches for 136 yards and another score. Vidal proved to be a reliable plug-and-play RB3/flex option for fantasy managers, although with Hampton returning as the Bolts' clear lead back, it will be difficult for Vidal to improve on his numbers in 2026.

Mar. 6, 2026 12:04 PM EST