A new Los Angeles Chargers draft pick is the relative of a Baseball Hall of Famer.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected former Troy running back Kimani Vidal in the sixth round with the 181st overall pick. However, Vidal is not just any ordinary athlete heading into the NFL from college, he's the great nephew of legendary baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron . Talk aboutDuring his baseball career that spanned over two decades with the Braves and Brewers, Aaron established himself as one of the greatest players in MLB history.
Now, Vidal will continue the family legacy as he begins his own professional sports career. Vidal put together an impressive career as a running back at Troy, particularly during his final two seasons. After rushing for 1,132 yards in 2022, Vidal finished second in the FBS in total rushing yards with 1,661 in 2023. He also added 14 rushing touchdowns, while averaging 5.6 yards per carry.
While Vidal will have to compete for playing time on the Chargers with recent Bolts signees Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins, he certainly has the chance to make a splash if he does well in the preseason. Vidal is not the only player in this Chargers draft class with a Hall of Fame athlete in the family. Chargersis the son of a player who many also consider to be one of the greatest of all time in Jerry Rice.Chargers News: Trojans RB Reacts to Potentially Being Drafted by Bolts
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