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| HT/WT: 5-8, 191 lbs |
| Birthplace: McDonough, GA |
| Age: 24 |
| School: East Carolina |
| Experience: 4 |
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2026 Rushing
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ATT
Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Rush
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FL
Fumbles Lost
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| Regular Season | 33 | 135 | 4.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Top Keaton Mitchell News
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Mostly quiet in loss
Mitchell took six carries for 11 yards and caught three of four targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 23-17 loss versus the Broncos.
From scrimmage, Sunday's was Mitchell's least productive game since Week 1, when he played just 17 offensive snaps. His nine touches in Week 5 tied with 2024 sixth-rounder Kimani Vidal, who managed 56 yards and a touchdown by comparison. Both were outpaced in the touches department by starter Omarion Hampton (15), though both Vidal and Mitchell should continue to be somewhat involved until Hampton is able to demonstrate some explosiveness out of the backfield.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Increased workload continues
Mitchell tallied 10 carries for 39 yards and five catches (on six targets) for 24 yards during Sunday's 30-23 defeat at Seattle.
Mitchell surprisingly led the Chargers backfield in touches with 15, ahead of Omarion Hampton's 11 and Kimani Vidal's seven, but unlike his position mates he didn't reach the end zone. Because Mitchell's touch count has increased in each successive week this season, he's trending in a positive direction, but until one of the trio is handling most of the RB reps, it'll be difficult to trust any of them for fantasy purposes on a weekly basis. He next takes the field next Sunday against the Broncos.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Cleared to play against Seattle
Mitchell (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
After being limited Wednesday and Thursday and wearing a walking boot earlier in the week, Mitchell's good to go against Seattle. At less than 100 percent and facing a stout defense, Mitchell is tough to get behind for fantasy lineups, even after he closed the snaps and touches gap on Omarion Hampton in last Sunday's loss to the Bills. Neither is an overly exciting Week 4 fantasy bet.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Limited in Thursday's practice
Mitchell (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
For the second day in a row, Mitchell had his reps capped while he manages a left ankle injury. So long as he doesn't take a step back in activity during the Chargers' final practice of the week Friday, Mitchell should still be on track to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks. Through the team's first three games, Mitchell has carried 17 times for 85 yards (5.0 YPC) while adding four receptions for 10 yards and a touchdown in a complementary role behind lead back Omarion Hampton.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Dealing with ankle injury
Mitchell (ankle) was a limited participant at the Chargers' practice Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Mitchell was spotted with a walking boot on his left leg, and the Chargers updated their injury report to reflect the running back as limited Wednesday. Mitchell likely suffered the left ankle injury during Wednesday's session, but he didn't express much concern about the injury, and the running back will have two more chances this week to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks. If he is unavailable for Week 4, Kimani Vidal would serve as the top reserve option behind starter Omarion Hampton.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Increased usage in Week 3
Mitchell rushed eight times for 52 yards and caught all three of his targets for minus-five yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Bills.
Mitchell found himself far move involved on offense in Week 3, nearly matching his previous season total of nine carries while the three targets matched a career high. The running back reached paydirt in the first quarter, reeling in a one-yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert. Mitchell remained the team's second option out of the backfield behind starter Omarion Hampton, but he proved that he could have standalone fantasy value if he gets more consistent touches moving forward.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Efficient with limited touches
Mitchell rushed five times for 24 yards and caught his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.
Mitchell operated as a distant No. 2 option in the backfield, logging 17 snaps on offense while starter Omarion Hampton was on the field for 43 of the team's 68 offensive snaps. Mitchell was able to make the most of his opportunities, averaging 4.8 YPC while reeling in his first catch of the season. The running back also added 47 yards on two kickoff returns in the contest. Mitchell has shown enough to be worth a stash in deeper fantasy leagues, but he will continue to have a limited ceiling as long as Hampton is active.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Unimpressive in Chargers debut
Mitchell rushed four times for nine yards in a Week 1 loss to Arizona on Sunday. He added 47 yards on two kickoff returns.
Mitchell had a long rush of eight yards but combined for just three yards on his other three carries. While he also contributed in the return game, it was a bland Chargers debut for the 24-year-old, who joined Los Angeles as a free agent in March. The Chargers' run game as a whole was largely stifled Sunday, as Omarion Hampton -- the only other RB on the team to log a carry -- finished with a mediocre 43 yards on 12 carries, though he did score a touchdown. Mitchell will look to make more of an impression in Week 2 versus Las Vegas next Sunday.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Cleared from injury report
Mitchell (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
After logging limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Mitchell got a full session in Friday and thus appears ready to go for Week 1. Mitchell is an intriguing option in an offense run by coordinator Mike McDaniel, but his injury slowed him for much of the past three weeks, so it's unclear exactly how he will slot in behind starter Omarion Hampton and fellow reserve Kimani Vidal.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Stays limited in practice
Mitchell (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
The Chargers put a cap on Mitchell's reps for a second straight day, but his ability to practice in any capacity on consecutive days to kick off Week 1 prep is an encouraging sign for his chances of playing in Sunday's season opener versus the Cardinals. If he's cleared to play against Arizona, Mitchell would likely be in line for a complementary role behind lead back Omarion Hampton.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Limited Wednesday
Mitchell (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Mitchell returned to practice earlier this week, and a limited session to open the week gives him a good chance to take the field Sunday against the Cardinals. Mitchell is expected to serve as the big-play complementary back behind Omarion Hampton this season. He's worthy of a bench stash in most fantasy leagues.
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Chargers' Keaton Mitchell: Returns to practice Monday
Mitchell (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
After six straight missed practices, Mitchell's return is a positive step for his Week 1 outlook against the Cardinals. When healthy, Mitchell is expected to serve in a sort-of lightning role to Omarion Hampton's thunder out of the backfield. Mitchell may not be immediately usable in fantasy leagues as a starter, but he's one of the higher-upside bench stashes to see what his role is under new OC Mike McDaniel, who personally campaigned for Mitchell's signing in Los Angeles.
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