Copyright Essentially Sports
Kimani Vidal is a running back whose NFL journey began just last year with the Los Angeles Chargers. But what set him up for the league was his spectacular collegiate career at Troy University. The 2023 Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year scored an impressive 38-yard touchdown on his very first NFL touch. As he continues to make a mark, fans wonder how his early success reflects on Kimani Vidal’s net worth. What is Kimani Vidal’s net worth? Information about Kimani Vidal’s net worth is not publicly available at the time of writing. However, the athlete earns most of his income from his NFL rookie and current contract with Los Angeles, and potential fan engagement services. Joe Linta from JL Sports represents the 181st overall pick. ADVERTISEMENT His IG profile suggests Kimani’s sister, Kaylin Vidal, manages the business queries addressed to him. She graduated from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2025. Kimani Vidal’s contract breakdown For 2025, Kimani Vidal is under a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers for $960,000. It includes an average annual salary of $960,000 and a workout bonus of $8,820, while carrying a cap hit of $693,333. ADVERTISEMENT Last year, Vidal entered the NFL scene after the Chargers picked him in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft. Following his selection, he signed a four-year rookie contract, including an average annual salary of $1.06 million and a one-time signing bonus of $207,436. However, the team waived him on August 26, 2025, because of final roster cuts, but re-signed him a day later to the practice squad. Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports ADVERTISEMENT What is Kimani Vidal’s salary? According to Spotrac, Vidal earns an average annual salary of $960,000 through his year-long contract with the California-headquartered team. His new average salary represents an over 9% decrease from $1.06 million that he earned via his rookie contract in 2024. Here’s a look at his salaries with the Chargers for both years. ADVERTISEMENT Kimani Vidal’s career earnings Kimani Vidal’s career earnings stand at $1.89 million as of October 2025. The majority of his wealth comes from his two-year-long NFL career, playing for the Los Angeles Chargers. Since 2024, the franchise has paid him a total base salary of $1.67 million, along with a signing bonus of $207,436 and an option bonus of $8,820. The following is the breakdown of his earnings: ADVERTISEMENT A look at Kimani Vidal’s college and professional career Born on August 28, 2001, Kimani Vidal grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and picked football early on. At Marietta High School, his sharp movement and presence of mind drew the attention of multiple major programs, including LSU and South Carolina. However, he enrolled at Troy University in 2020 to advance his football career. Choosing Troy turned out to be the best decision for Vidal as he became the core of the Trojans’ offense. In his freshman year, he rushed for over 500 yards and scored four touchdowns. The year 2022 was his breakout season as Kimani crossed 1,000 rushing yards and earned second-team All-Sun Belt honors. But Vidal’s senior year cemented his legacy when he broke Troy’s single-game rushing record with 248 yards. Moreover, he was crowned the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year. Then came the NFL, with the Chargers drafting him in the sixth round of the 2024 Draft. He ended his rookie season by recording 155 rushing yards on 43 carries in ten games. In the 2025 season, he has scored 309 rushing yards and one touchdown in six games. “I just knew whenever my opportunity came again, I wanted to be ready. I feel like I was pretty ready,” he said in October via the team’s official website. Kimani Vidal’s brand endorsements At the time of writing, there is scarce information on Kimani Vidal’s brand endorsements. However, his Opendorse profile reveals how the RB connects with fans while building his personal brand. He’s listed as an NFL player and offers a variety of fan services for affordable prices. As per opendorse, he charges $42 for a video shout-out, $22 for a social media post, $13 for an appearance, $46 for an autograph, and $22 for a customized request. Each option allows fans to engage directly with him. On Instagram, he has more than 10k followers. Now that the Chargers have moved him to the active roster, the Georgia native will likely draw more attention from fans and big media houses. As a result, we may see an increase in Kimani Vidal’s net worth.
