Kaelon Black vs Kimani Vidal
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Clear edge · 68% confident
Kaelon Black- Higher projection: 73 vs 60 pts
- More opportunity: 26% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
- More durable: 7 games vs 6 last season
Kaelon Black and Kimani Vidal are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Kimani Vidal holds the edge in expert consensus (RB59 to RB60). Kaelon Black typically comes off the board first, around pick 175 (round 15) to Kimani Vidal's pick 238. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Kaelon Black at 73 PPR points (4.3 per game) versus Kimani Vidal at 60.
Last season Kaelon Black carried the heavier workload (26% snap share, 63 touches to Kimani Vidal's 33), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kaelon Black is the solid pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Black | Vidal |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 73 | 60 |
| Points / game | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #205 | #199 |
| ADP | 175 | 238 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB50 | RB45 |
| Snap share | 26% | 27% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 4 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Kaelon Black or Kimani Vidal.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kaelon Black or Kimani Vidal in 2026?
Kaelon Black is a solid pick over Kimani Vidal for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Kaelon Black or Kimani Vidal?
Kaelon Black carries the higher 2026 projection at 73 PPR points (4.3 per game), compared with 60 for Kimani Vidal.
Where are Kaelon Black and Kimani Vidal being drafted?
Kaelon Black has an ADP around pick 175 (round 15), while Kimani Vidal goes closer to pick 238 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Kaelon Black or Kimani Vidal?
Expert consensus ranks Kimani Vidal (RB59) ahead of Kaelon Black (RB60) for 2026.
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