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Akheem Mesidor

LB

A 1st-round pick (22nd overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Miami; West Virginia, Akheem Mesidor has built an NFL career since. Now with LAC, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'3", 280#

College

Miami; West Virginia

Draft

Rd 1, 22nd overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
62.6

81th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.93
Pass rush×0.3+1.11
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2+0.38
Availability×0.1+1.07

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAC62.66

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Akheem Mesidor has played in 6 regular-season games, all with LAC.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI—41.2
Week 2LV—47.9
Week 3BUF—75.4
Week 4SEA—40.9
Week 5DEN—86
Week 6KC—39.6

Akheem Mesidor — common questions

What position does Akheem Mesidor play?
Akheem Mesidor is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Akheem Mesidor played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Akheem Mesidor has played for LAC (2026).
Where did Akheem Mesidor go to college?
Akheem Mesidor played college football at Miami; West Virginia.
When was Akheem Mesidor drafted?
Akheem Mesidor was selected in round 1, 22nd overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Akheem Mesidor scored?
Akheem Mesidor has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Akheem Mesidor's ScoutIndex Rating?
Akheem Mesidor rated 62.6 for 2026, the 81st percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2026

Also from Miami; West Virginia