Former Troy running back Kimani Vidal was selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, going to the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 181 overall pick.

Vidal (5-foot-8, 215 pounds) was the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2023, when he set a Troy record with 1,661 rushing yards along with 14 touchdowns on the ground. The Marietta, Ga., native also holds the Trojans’ rushing yards records for a single game (248 vs. Stephen F. Austin in 2023) and career (4,010 yards).

“Sawed-off running back with muscular frame and truckload of touches over the last two seasons,” Vidal’s NFL.com draft profile reads in part. “The production looks good, but the work was hard as his offensive line struggled with consistency in 2023. He lacks quality burst and elusiveness between the tackles and has trouble outrunning pursuit when plays flow wide.

“He can get what is blocked and can be tough to get down once in the open field. He’s a plus pass catcher but might not be good enough in protection to warrant third-down value. Vidal could be an underdog to make a roster.”

Vidal — the great-nephew of baseball legend Hank Aaron — is the first Troy running back ever selected in the NFL draft. The 2024 Senior Bowler is the first Trojans offensive skill position player drafted since wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan went in the third round to the New York Giants in 2011.

Vidal was the second Troy player drafted on Saturday. Outside linebacker Javon Solomon went to the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round, No. 168 overall.