Chargers agree to terms with first-round pick Akheem Mesidor
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Akheem Mesidor speaks during a press conference at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 8, 2026, in El Segundo, Calif. Credit: AP/William Liang
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Akheem Mesidor.
The outside linebacker from Miami was the 22nd pick overall in the first round.
Mesidor earned first team All-ACC honors after posting 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and 63 tackles (38 solo) in 15 starts for the Hurricanes. He played at Miami from 2022-25 after transferring from West Virginia.
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