Keaton Mitchell poised for fantasy football breakout with Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:47 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Keaton Mitchell, recently signed by the Los Angeles Chargers, is expected to emerge as a sleeper in fantasy football drafts. After struggling with injuries and limited opportunities while with the Ravens, Mitchell averaged 6.3 yards per carry over his first three NFL seasons and has a notable 14.9% explosive-run rate. Now healthy and joining a team with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who has a reputation for maximizing running back talent, Mitchell is set to play a key role, potentially providing strong production if starting back Omarion Hampton misses time.
- •Mitchell signed a two-year deal with the Chargers this offseason.
- •He averaged 6.3 yards per carry in his first three seasons.
- •Mitchell is fully healthy and two and a half years post-ACL tear.
- •He could take on a change-of-pace role in the backfield.
- •Omarion Hampton is the projected starter for the Chargers.
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy football: Target this sleeper from the Chargers in your drafts
"This new member of the Los Angeles Chargers should be targeted in the late rounds of your fantasy football drafts.
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