
#30 RB · Los Angeles Chargers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'8"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
24
College
Troy
Draft
2024, Rd 6, #181
Experience
2 yrs
RB Rank
#102 / 181
Grade Kimani Vidal
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On the field, Kimani Vidal grades out as a shaky RB for Los Angeles Chargers (D Performance). That places him 102nd of 181 graded running backs. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| 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
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.1M
AAV
$1.1M/yr
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Zavier Scott**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.
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Kimani Vidal is a player in his 2nd NFL season listed at RB for the Los Angeles Chargers. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Kimani Vidal: Contract Value Index C, Performance D, Sentiment C+, Fan Verdict pending.
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2025
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2024
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