Akheem Mesidor
Career Summary
Akheem Mesidor is an Ottawa native and edge defender who played at West Virginia and Miami before Los Angeles selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mesidor played college football at West Virginia and Miami, emerging as one of the nation's top pass rushers in his final season. The Los Angeles Chargers selected him in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Mesidor is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Mesidor grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, as one of eight siblings.
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College Career
Mesidor played at West Virginia before spending four seasons at Miami, where he finished among the program's leading career pass rushers.
Mesidor played at West Virginia from 2020 through 2022 before transferring to Miami, where he played from 2022 through 2025. He totaled 24 sacks at Miami, tying for fourth-most in program history.
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Path to the NFL
A first-team All-ACC final season at Miami propelled Mesidor to the first round.
Mesidor's 2025 Miami season included 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, and 63 tackles in 15 starts. That production made him a first-round selection by the Chargers.
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NFL Career
The Chargers selected Mesidor 22nd overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Los Angeles selected Mesidor with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He entered the Chargers as a rookie outside linebacker and edge rusher.
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Career Accomplishments
Mesidor earned first-team All-ACC and second-team Sporting News All-America honors after his final Miami season.
Mesidor earned first-team All-ACC recognition and Sporting News second-team All-America honors in 2025. He was also a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award after recording 12.5 sacks.
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Playing Style
Mesidor is an instinctive, high-effort edge rusher with a fluid rush style and a deep toolbox.
NFL draft analysis described Mesidor as an instinctive, high-effort edge rusher with a fluid rush style and a deep toolbox. His college production reflected an ability to consistently affect quarterbacks.
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