Did Akheem Mesidor get drafted? Where he landed and what it means

He may have gotten a boost from playing opposite Bain, but Mesidor has proven he is a force on his own, as two of his four five-sack seasons came without Bain on the roster.

Akheem Mesidor stats

Mesidor earned All-ACC first-team honors after leading the conference with 12½ sacks in 2025. He also led the team with 17½ tackles for loss and four forced fumbles, putting up a career-high 63 total tackles on the season. Across four College Football Playoff games, Mesidor tallied 5½ sacks, including two in the national championship game against Indiana.

Akheem Mesidor analysis

"Biggest concerns from evaluators will likely be his age (25) and injury history. Once you look past that, he offers a lot to like as an edge rusher. Double-digit sacks in 2025 thanks to his quickness and bend. A bit of a tweener but has a high motor and good block shedding in run defense." - Ayrton Ostly, USA TODAY

Akheem Mesidor combine results

Mesidor did not take part in drills at the NFL scouting combine. He measured 6-foot-3 and 259 pounds with 10-inch hands, 32⅛-inch arms and a 78¾-inch wingspan.

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