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Akheem Mesidor

ED

Miami (FL)

Projected

1st Round

Height

6'3"

Weight

280 lbs

Age

24.8

Year

RS Sr.

Games

63

Snaps

2,565

Scheme

TBD

Role

TBD

CompsMiller: TBDDraftBuzz: Byron YoungWF: TBDRinger: Jim Carrey In 'The Cable Guy'NFL.com: Jonathan GreenardBleacher Report: Byron Young
Round ProjectionsBrugler: TBDDraftBuzz: 2nd - LateBleacher Report: 2nd Round

Player Summary

Mesidor is an older prospect, will be 25 in his rookie season. This is due in part to an injury history, largely foot injuries. However, his skills in pass rush are undeniable. He has that phenomenal combination of deep pass rush skills, real awareness of how to beat his opponent, adapt as needed, and a truly ruthless demeanor that doesn't take a snap off. He also shows ability to spy mobile QBs. His ability in the run game is less documented and will need further analysis. His run defense grade is high at 90, but run stop % is low and missed tackle is high. He is noted to be a valuable edge setter. He also has the ability and experience to kick inside and be truly versatile. Overall, he seems like an early high end contributor, limited by his size, age, and injury concerns, but he's shown just about everything you're looking for from a guy with those limitations.

Strengths

• Tenacious, Rabid, Tone Setter • Great PR Move Set, Elite Hand Usage • Cosntantly Countering, Adapts • Guick, Impressive COD/Movement • Great Bend At Top of Rushes • Phsyical Edge Setter • Versatile Exp, Can Kick Inside • Disciplined in Spying QBs • True Playmaker Ability

Weaknesses

• Injury History (Foot), Age (25 Yr Rook) • Average Speed to Power • Lacks Desired Height/Weight • Can Struggle To Disengage in Run • Subpar Strength vs Strong Anchor

Accolades

• 2025 1st Team All ACC • 2025 Cornish Finalst • 2024 HM All ACC • 2022 HM All ACC • 2021 HM Big 12 • 2020 2nd Team All Big 12

PFF Scores

2025 Grade92.7
2024 Grade75.5
2023 Grade76.6
Hits4
Sacks11
Hurries46
Run Stop %5.1
PR Win Rate21.2
Batted Balls0
Forced Fumbles3
Run Def. Grade90.6
Tackling Grade64
True Pass Rush93.7
Pass Rush Grade91.8
Total Pressures61
Missed Tackle Rate21.3

Athletic Testing

RAS
Hand Size
Arm Length
MetricResultScore
Bench
Broad
3 Cone
Height
Weight
40 Time
10 Split
20 Split
Vertical
Size
Speed
Agility
Explosive

Overall Rankings

Bleacher Report#30
Brugler#19
CBS#42
DraftBuzz#55
DraftTek#61
ESPN#18
Kiper#24
Miller
NFL.com#18
PFF#33
Walter#49

POS Rankings

Bleacher Report#5
Brugler#4
CBS#6
DraftBuzz#13
DraftTek
ESPN#4
Kiper
Miller
NFL.com
PFF#6
Walter#9

ADP

Brugler#30
Campbell#33
Jeremiah#17
Kiper#20
Lance#19
McShay#12
Miller#36
PFF#31
TDN#15
Walter#32
Yates#19

Site Ratings

24/7 Sports86
Draft Buzz85.1 / 100
ESPN90
NFL.com6.41

NFL Score Breakdown

Prospect Grade6.41

Will Become Good Starter Within Two Years

Production90

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 3rd

Athleticism67

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 19th

Total80

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 4th

DraftBuzz Grades

Tackling0.65
Pass Rush0.90
Run Defense0.89

Injury History

Foot

Recovery: Season EndingYear: 2023

Foot

Recovery: 1 GameYear: 2025

Snap Alignments

Alignment
2025Career
A GAP
43
B GAP
10184
Off Ball
815
Outside Tkl
585809
Over Tackle
96212