Mesidor's 'Class' Standout Sparks NFL Prospects Talk

NFL Draft Profile: Miami's Akheem Mesidor Class' Most Proven Commodity originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots can take their pick of positions to address during the 2026 NFL Draft.

It’s easy to see them targeting someone who can rush the passer, depth options at linebacker and/or tight end, competition along the offensive line, someone who can provide a spark to the skill position group, and... well, pretty much anything else you can think of. I just don't think they can do it all… If the club intends on putting itself in a position to regularly contend, it will need to prioritize things perfectly and put together another superb draft class -- which might just include Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor: Bio: Akheem Mesidor Position: EDGE Height: 6' 3" Weight: 259 lbs Hand: 10" Arm: 32 1/8" Scouting Combine: N/A 2025 Stats: 15 G, 12.

5 SCK, 17. 5 TFL, 4 FF, 63 TKL Pros: Mesidor is someone who has produced for two different programs, finishing with 35. 5 career sacks across six seasons at West Virginia (23 games) and Miami (42 games) — while playing under some tremendous tutors like Jason Taylor and Charlie Strong.

CAN WIN WITH SPEED OR POWER GOOD PASS-RUSH RECOGNITION, HAS EFFECTIVE COUNTERS AND BASES PLAN OFF OL SET GREAT BACKSIDE RUN DEFENDER, PLUS EFFORT AND ANGLES IMPECCABLE HANDS, HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH TOOLS IN THE BAG SCHEME VERSATILE, CAN PLAY FROM ALL ALIGNMENTS EFFORT AND FINISH ARE ELITE Cons: Mesidor’s age (25) has been a popular topic of discussion, with many thinking there is a chance he already reached his peak form. UNDERSIZED (SUBPAR HEIGHT, LENGTH) ONE OF OLDEST ROOKIES IN CLASS OVERZEALOUS RUN DEFENDER, SUSCEPTIBLE TO COUNTERS Akheem Mesidor with the sack at the 2025 @CFBPlayoff Quarterfinal at the 90th #GoodyearCottonBowl Classic! #LikeNoOther | #GoCanes pic.