Los Angeles Chargers · 2026
Who is Omarion Hampton’s handcuff?
Explore the full Los Angeles Chargers depth chart, player roles and draft history
The published backfield pick
Kimani Vidal
Behind Omarion Hampton · LAC
Kimani Vidal is the preferred candidate in the published analysis, but this backfield has committee uncertainty. An absence may spread work across more than one player.
Vidal shares the backup line with Mitchell.
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
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If Omarion Hampton misses time
The Chargers’ official Sept. 8 depth chart lists Keaton Mitchell or Kimani Vidal behind Omarion Hampton. With Mitchell limited in practice, Vidal is a cautious projection in an unresolved committee.
The Chargers’ official Sept. 8 depth chart lists Keaton Mitchell or Kimani Vidal behind Omarion Hampton. With Mitchell limited in practice, Vidal is a cautious projection in an unresolved committee.
Compact, tough runner with reliable vision who put up 643 rush yds and three TD filling in for Hampton — proof he can handle real volume. Offers passing-game utility Mitchell does not, making him the likelier lead back if Hampton's ankles act up again.
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Why this candidate scores here
Other candidates in this backfield
Keaton Mitchell
change of pace · score 54/100
Alec Ingold
fullback · score 33/100
Candidates and scores are from the same published board. A split workload can limit the upside of any one backup.
The production behind the names
2025 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 124 | 32 | 737 | 15.1 |
| 13 | 155 | 16 | 779 | 9.1 |
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
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