
Chargers pounce on Mesidor to form explosive edge trio with Mack and Tuipulotu
Los Angeles used the No. 22 pick in the 2026 draft to select Akheem Mesidor, a 25-year-old edge rusher from Miami with 12.5 sacks in 2025, praised for his relentless motor and versatility. The Chargers envision Mesidor as a three- to four-down defender who can play off Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu, potentially rotating with them and forming a potent pass rush, while not trading down in Round 1 and eyeing offensive-line help on Day 2.













