Kimani Vidal

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		23	798	3	4.0
2025		13	643	3	4.1
2024		10	155	0	3.6

Updated Jan 1, 1970

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Los Angeles Chargers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Kimani's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL RBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the RB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Kimani is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.1M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Kimani's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Kimani Vidal grades as a rotational player among NFL running backs — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is yards per carry at 4.15 (near the NFL average of 4.10), ranking as near league average for the position. Rushing touchdowns per game, at 0.23 compared to an NFL average of 0.35, is where he falls short relative to the position. His 2025 season graded as a D, a significant jump from his F mark in 2024.

How Kimani Compares at the Position

Kimani Vidal ranks 102nd of 181 graded running backs by performance. That slots Kimani between Gary Brightwell (D) just ahead and Zavier Scott (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

**Kimani Vidal receives a C+ sentiment grade**, reflecting the public's measured but unexcited view of the Chargers' depth retention move. Media coverage frames Vidal's return as prudent roster maintenance rather than a meaningful upgrade, with multiple outlets noting the expected nature of his restricted free agent tender. The narrative centers on his familiarity with the Chargers' system and his role as a reliable change-of-pace option behind the primary starter. Fans appear content with the continuity but aren't viewing this as a move that significantly elevates the backfield's ceiling. The consensus suggests Vidal provides steady, low-risk depth with limited upside, positioning him as a serviceable rotational piece rather than an impact player for 2025.