Running Back · Los Angeles Chargers
Injury status: Questionable
Running Back · Los Angeles Chargers
Injury status: Questionable(AI summary of news and injury feeds · Updated 27d ago)
Latest on Keaton Mitchell — Recent contract: 2-year extension ($9.2M, $4.6M/yr, signed 2026); Fantasy managers adding him (last 24h, Sleeper): 3,753.
Keaton Mitchell maintains a high efficiency profile with a 5.8 yards per carry average across his limited total touches.
His 16% share of team red-zone RB touches indicates he remains a viable option for scoring opportunities near the goal.
A 16% route participation rate provides a baseline for involvement in the passing game despite his low target share.
The 7% breakaway run rate proves he possesses the explosive playmaking ability to turn minimal touches into significant yardage.
Projects as RB50 in PPG while being drafted as RB51.
His total touches last season of 68 represent a small sample size that may not scale with increased volume.
Durability remains a massive concern given he missed 17 games over last two seasons and 4 games last season.
A 36% rushing success rate and 2.2 yards after contact per attempt suggest he struggles with consistent yardage generation.
He only commands a 15% share of team RB opportunities, leaving him heavily dependent on game script for fantasy relevance.
Omarion Hampton commands a 63% backup's snap share, creating a crowded backfield that limits Keaton Mitchell's overall path to touches.
An explosive stash with significant injury and volume concerns. The market is too low on Keaton Mitchell given our ranking, making him a clear value at his current draft position. Draft him as a high-upside bench stash while preparing for the reality of his inconsistent weekly workload.
4.7PPG
Projects for 4.7 PPG at RB in PPR scoring.
4.3PPG
RB 67 - Where he landed last season
| Fantasy | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | TM | FPTS | G | FIN | ATT | YDS | Y/A | TD | TGT | REC | YDS | Y/R | TD |
| ’25 | BAL | 55.4 (below average) | 13 | #67 (solid) | 59 (below average) | 341 (solid) | 5.8 (elite) | 1 (below average) | 12 (below average) | 9 (below average) | 63 (below average) | 7.0 (below average) | 0 (below average) |
| ’24 | BAL | 6.8 (below average) | 4 | #113 (below average) | 15 (below average) | 30 (below average) | 2.0 (below average) | 0 (below average) | 1 (below average) | 1 (below average) | 28 (below average) | 28.0 (elite) | 0 (below average) |
| ’23 | BAL | 71.4 (below average) | 7 | #58 (solid) | 47 (below average) | 396 (solid) | 8.4 (elite) | 2 (below average) | 11 (below average) | 9 (below average) | 93 (below average) | 10.3 (elite) | 0 (below average) |
Route Participation
2025 Result
16%
2026 Outlook
Minimal usage. He is rarely involved in passing plays, which limits his potential to score points through receptions.
Target Share %
2025 Result
4%
2026 Outlook
Limited involvement. He sees very few targets per game, making him an unreliable option in formats that reward catches.
Opportunity Share
2025 Result
15%
2026 Outlook
Rotational role. With only 5.2 touches per game, he is currently a secondary piece in the team's backfield rotation.
Snap Share
2025 Result
17%
2026 Outlook
Part-time player. He is on the field for 17% of snaps, meaning he does not see enough playing time to be a consistent starter.
Red Zone / Goal-Line Touch Share
2025 Result
16% share (14 RZ touches)
2026 Outlook
Low scoring. He rarely receives touches near the goal line, which significantly lowers his chances of scoring touchdowns.
Yards Created (After Contact)
2025 Result
38% of rush yards
Context
Strong runner. He is effective at gaining extra yards after being hit, placing him in the top 69% of running backs.
Juke Rate / Evaded Tackles
2025 Result
3% broken-tackle rate
Context
Struggles creating. He has a low broken tackle rate, suggesting he rarely makes defenders miss on his own.
Breakaway / Outside Run Rate
2025 Result
55% outside · 7% breakaway (20+ yds)
Context
Perimeter focus. He prefers running outside the tackles, with 55% of his runs directed to the outside of the line.
Rushing TDs
2025 Result
1
Context
Scoring scarcity. He has only one rushing touchdown, reflecting his lack of opportunities near the end zone.
Yards Per Carry (YPC)
2025 Result
5.78
Context
Elite efficiency. His 5.78 yards per carry is among the best in the league, placing him in the top 98% of running backs.
Internal Competition / Vacated Carries
Status
32 vacated carries
Simple Impact
Crowded backfield. He faces competition from three other running backs, which makes it difficult for him to secure more carries.
Scheme & Pace
Status
63% pass rate · +0.8% PROE · 63.5 plays/g
Simple Impact
Run-heavy approach. The team plays at a slow pace and prefers running the ball, which could limit total offensive opportunities.
Availability & Injury Risk
Status
17 of 34 games over 2024–25
Simple Impact
Availability concerns. Having played only 17 of 34 games over the last two seasons, his health remains a significant question mark.
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