Kimani Vidal

Kimani Vidal (; born August 28, 2001) is an American professional football running back for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans and was selected by the Chargers in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life Vidal was born in Atlanta to Kwame Vidal and Dayna Scott Vidal, the daughter of U.S. Representative David Scott (D-GA). He attended Marietta High School, where he was rated a three-star recruit. Vidal committed to play college football at Troy over offers from LSU, Memphis, South Alabama, South Carolina and Syracuse.

College career In week 5 of the 2020 season, Vidal rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown in a win over Eastern Kentucky. He finished his freshman season in 2020 with 101 carries for 516 yards and four touchdowns, while also hauling in 26 receptions for 225 yards.

In week 7 of the 2021 season, Vidal rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries in a 31-28 win over Texas State. He finished the season with 701 yards and five touchdowns on 152 carries, while also bringing in 22 receptions for 134 yards.

In week 12 of the 2022 season, Vidal rushed for 242 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Louisiana–Monroe, earning Sun Belt Conference offensive player of the week honors. The following week, he rushed for 208 yards and four touchdowns to help beat Arkansas State and advance to the Sun Belt championship game. Vidal finished his breakout 2022 season with 1,132 yards and 10 touchdowns on 231 carries, while also notching 26 receptions for 140 yards. For his performance on the season, Vidal was named second-team all-Sun Belt.

In the 2023 season opener, Vidal set the Troy single game rushing yard record with 248 yards in a win over Stephen F. Austin. In week 6, he rushed for 245 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Arkansas State and was named the Sun Belt offensive player of the week. Vidal went on to be named the Sun Belt offensive player of the year and won the MVP award in the 2023 conference championship game after becoming the first player ever to rush for five touchdowns in an FBS conference championship.

Professional career

Vidal was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 181st overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He made his NFL debut in a win over the Denver Broncos on October 13, scoring on his first official touch, a 38-yard touchdown reception from Justin Herbert.

Vidal was waived on August 26, 2025 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 8 after Omarion Hampton was placed on injured reserve. In Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins, Vidal rushed 18 times for 124 yards, also hauling in three receptions for 14 yards and a touchdown.

Career statistics NFL Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Kick returns Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2024 LAC 10 0 43 155 3.6 19 0 5 62 12.4 38 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 2025 LAC 13 10 155 643 4.1 59 3 16 136 8.5 60 1 8 177 22.1 31 0 1 0 Career 23 10 198 798 4.0 59 3 21 198 9.4 60 2 8 177 22.1 31 0 2 0

Postseason Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2025 LAC 1 1 11 31 2.8 10 0 2 20 10.0 11 0 0 0 Career 1 1 11 31 2.8 10 0 2 20 10.0 11 0 0 0

College

Legend Led NCAA Division I FBS Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year Troy record Bold Career best Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD 2020 Troy 9 2 101 516 5.1 4 26 225 8.7 0 2021 Troy 11 11 152 701 4.6 5 22 134 6.1 0 2022 Troy 14 14 231 1,132 4.9 10 26 140 5.4 02023 Troy 14 14 297 1,661 5.6 14 18 201 11.2 1Career 48 41 781 4,010 5.1 33 92 700 7.6 1

Personal life Vidal has one sister, Kaylin. He is the grandson of former U.S. Representative David Scott and he is the great nephew of Hank Aaron, whose sister Alfredia is Vidal's grandmother.