Kimani Vidal

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
2024 Fantasy Outlook
A 2024 sixth-round pick out of Troy, Vidal joins a Chargers backfield that has ex-Ravens Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins atop the depth chart. Vidal has traits that should appeal to Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman, as he runs with power and was tough to bring down in college, especially near the goal line. He lacks elusiveness though, and while he showed some receiving ability, he'll need to improve his pass protection to see third-down work. Edwards and Dobbins have the experience advantage in Roman's scheme, so Vidal could have a hard time securing a regular role. Read Past Outlooks
Tremendous landing spot with Bolts
RBLos Angeles Chargers
April 27, 2024
The Chargers selected Vidal in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 181st overall.
ANALYSIS
After a litany of RBs went off the board in both the fourth and fifth round, Vidal represents one of the few remaining backs capable of carving out a sizable role in an offense, and he couldn't have landed in a better situation than Los Angeles. While both Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins (knee), if healthy, form a reliable duo, Vidal was a true workhorse for Troy over the past three seasons, registering 3,494 rushing yards including a Sun Belt-leading 1,661 last season. At 5-foot-8, 213 pounds, Vidal's stout frame and supreme balance mask what was a fine, but not stellar, 4.46 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The 22-year-old doesn't have the prospect profile of someone like Isaiah Spiller, but it'd be a surprise at this point if Vidal doesn't at minimum push for one of the final roster spots, and possibly replace the disappointing 2022 fourth-rounder Spiller down the road.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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
213 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.46 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.15 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.01 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.5 in
 
Broad Jump
120 in
 
Bench Press
18 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
30.38 in
 
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