Chargers draft Akheem Mesidor in Round 1: Social media reactions

The Chargers drafted the top edge rusher available in Akheem Mesidor out of Miami as their first-round selection. Standing at 6-foot-3, 259 pounds, Mesidor had a dominant performance with the Hurricanes in 2025. He recorded 63 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. There wasn't a general consensus on whether the Chargers would address the offense or defense with the No. 22 overall pick, but now it's clear the organization chose to prioritize the latter. Mesidor will join Tuli Tuipulotu and veteran Khalil Mack in the positional room, giving the defense a nice trio under defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary. Here's how social media reacted to the Bolts' first-round selection:

Chargers select Miami EDGE Akheem Mesidor with pick No. 22 ⚡️

LAC adds an experienced pass-rusher 😤 pic.twitter.com/AiIB8ap8U0

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 24, 2026 The Los Angeles Chargers select Akheem Mesidor

WHAT A PICK #PMSDraftSpectacularpic.twitter.com/gMfIs2kwyk

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 24, 2026 akheem da dream pic.twitter.com/WznAcR6sfW

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) April 24, 2026 31 NFL war rooms watching the Chargers take a 25-year-old edge in the first round pic.twitter.com/kW6LcE4ejB

— betr (@betr) April 24, 2026 It’s going to be Edge

— ChargersWorld (@ChargersWorld) April 24, 2026 Akheem Mesidor to the Chargers. They had other needs but I’m a big fan.