Keaton Mitchell

Keaton Mitchell landed with the Chargers this offseason and should be solid competition for Kimani Vidal for the RB2 role. Mitchell flashed with the same big-play ability that he has been known for in his short career with the Ravens last season. Last season, he had only 68 touches, but he had a 10.2% explosive run rate and a respectable 1.37 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). I don't know if he'll have a ton of bankable standalone value week-to-week with the Bolts, but he will offer some flashy big plays for Mike McDaniel's offense when called upon in 2026. I wouldn't be surprised if he works his way into an ancillary role as the season moves along that offers some flex value, but we'll have to wait and see if that comes to fruition.

Keaton Mitchell has signed a two-year, $9.25 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

Mitchell showed serious flashes of explosiveness during his time in Baltimore, and he now brings that to the Chargers who look to be one of the more intriguing offenses heading into 2026. He’ll likely play second fiddle to Omarion Hampton, but he could overtake Kimani Vidal, who hadn’t been a consistent performer in his time as a Charger.