Akheem Mesidor
Los Angeles ChargersOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
West Virginia · Big 12
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30 | 6 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| 2021 | 38 | 8 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 160 |
| 2022 | 38 | 10 | 7.0 | 3 | 4 | 79 |
| 2024 | 32 | 9 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 144 |
| 2025 | 63 | 18 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Miami · 2026 draft class
Akheem Mesidor has carved out an impressive college career through two major programs, establishing himself as a versatile and relentless pass rusher with consistent production across four seasons. The defensive end spent two years at West Virginia before transferring to Miami, where he has elevated his game to new heights while forming a formidable defensive line duo alongside first-round projected Rueben Bain Jr. Standing 6-3 and weighing 280 pounds, Mesidor combines agility and athleticism with a relentless motor that makes him a constant threat off the edge. His breakout performance came in Miami's win over Notre Dame where he recorded 1.5 sacks on the final two plays from scrimmage, showcasing a pass-rush prowess that ranked fourth in the FBS with a 37.5% win rate. Over 50 career games spanning both programs, Mesidor has started 37 contests while accumulating 145 tackles (85 solo), 35 tackles for loss, and 23 sacks. His consistency and production earned him recognition as the #1 prospect on the CFL Scouting Bureau's fall 2026 rankings, though his shortened 2023 season due to injury and sixth-year senior status create questions about his NFL ceiling and medical clearance.
Strengths
- Impressive career production with 145 tackles
- 35 TFL
- and 23 sacks across 50 games demonstrates consistent ability to impact games from edge position
- Elite pass-rush win rate of 37.5% ranked fourth in FBS during 2024 season
- showcasing ability to consistently beat offensive tackles and generate pressure
- Exceptional agility and athleticism at 6-3
- 280 pounds allows him to bend around edge
- redirect pursuit angles
- and chase down ball carriers sideline-to-sideline
- Relentless motor and effort level evident in his pursuit skills and ability to disrupt plays both in passing and running game from backside
Concerns
- Sixth-year senior status raises immediate age and development ceiling concerns - will be older rookie with limited upside compared to younger prospects
- Shortened 2023 season due to injury creates medical red flags that will require thorough evaluation and clearance from NFL team doctors
- Inconsistent run defense shows up on tape
- struggles to consistently set edge and hold point of attack against physical offensive tackles
- Limited pass rush move repertoire relies heavily on speed-to-power conversion
- needs to develop counter moves and hand techniques for NFL success
- Resume lacks All-American honors or major national recognition despite solid production
- suggesting scouts have identified limitations in his game
- Day 2 projection per scouting reports indicates teams view him as rotational edge rather than every-down starter
- limiting draft capital investment
Honors
#1 CFL Scouting Bureau prospect (Fall 2026); Four years of starting experience across two Power 5 programs; 37.5% pass-rush win rate ranked 4th in FBS (2024)