History of Kimani Vidal in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 13, 2025

Kimani Vidal is an American football running back currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. He was drafted by the Chargers in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football at Troy University. As a recent draftee, Vidal is beginning his professional career.

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August 28, 2001: Kimani Vidal's Birth

On August 28, 2001, Kimani Vidal was born.

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2020: Freshman Season at Troy

In 2020, during his freshman season, Kimani Vidal rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown in a win over Eastern Kentucky. He concluded the 2020 season with 101 carries for 516 yards and four touchdowns, also making 26 receptions for 225 yards.

2021: Sophomore Season Performance

In 2021, Kimani Vidal rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns against Texas State. During the 2021 season, he recorded 701 rushing yards, five touchdowns, 152 carries, and 22 receptions for 134 yards.

2022: Breakout Season and Honors

In 2022, Kimani Vidal rushed for 242 yards and two touchdowns in a win against Louisiana-Monroe and rushed for 208 yards and four touchdowns to beat Arkansas State. The 2022 season saw him rush for 1,132 yards and 10 touchdowns on 231 carries, also notching 26 receptions for 140 yards, leading to him being named second-team all-Sun Belt.

2023: Record-Setting Season

In 2023, Kimani Vidal set a Troy single game rushing yard record with 248 yards in a win over Stephen F. Austin and rushed for 245 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Arkansas State. During the 2023 season, he was named the Sun Belt offensive player of the year and won the MVP award in the conference championship game after rushing for five touchdowns.

2024: NFL Debut with the Chargers

In 2024, Kimani Vidal was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers and made his NFL debut with a touchdown reception from Justin Herbert in a win over the Denver Broncos.