6.5+ YPC, 12 targets on low snaps; 13th–15th round value with top-25 upside.

Keaton Mitchell averages over 6.5 yards per carry for his career and was targeted 12 times last season on a low number of snaps. He is cheaper than running backs who will not impact fantasy football. Mattek Fantasy Football identifies him as one of their favorite adds in redraft leagues, available in the 13th, 14th, or 15th round, and possibly undrafted in some leagues. Mitchell is the most efficient runner in the NFL and explosive; he can produce on limited touches. The source believes there is room for both Antonio Gibson to finish as a top-five fantasy running back and Keaton Mitchell to finish as a top-25 fantasy running back under Mike McDaniel's run-heavy system, though this is not a popular opinion among other analysts. Mitchell represents asymmetric risk in redraft leagues; he could become the third or fourth highest projected Charger in a given week if the Chargers' run game proves effective and efficient.