Bolts From The Blue on Kimani Vidal

ArticleLos Angeles Chargers Roster: Kimani Vidal, RB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
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Vidal went from a sixth-round pick to impact player for the Chargers by his second year. He stepped in for two talented backs and helped keep the offense afloat with several strong rushing performances. Several of Vidal's biggest runs from 2025 were outside the tackles which may have proved to the coaching staff that he can play and succeed in Mike McDaniel's outside zone scheme.
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Vidal proved he can execute McDaniel's outside zone scheme with strong 2025 production.

Third-year RB who elevated from sixth-round pick to impact player by his second year; earned 10 starts in 2025 after injuries to Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton, rushing for career-high 643 yards and three touchdowns with 136 receiving yards on 16 receptions. The source notes several of his biggest runs came outside the tackles, demonstrating he can succeed in Mike McDaniel's outside zone scheme.

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