EDGE 5
Akheem Mesidor
Miami
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 259 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Dan Essien
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'3"
Weight
259 lbs
Arm Length
32 1/8 in
Hand Size
10 in
Traits
defense
Pass Rush Artist
Trait Prototype: Maxx Crosby
defense
Dual Rusher
Trait Prototype: John Franklin-Myers
defense
Quick Get-off
Trait Prototype: Brian Burns
defense
Chaos Agent
Trait Prototype: T.J Watt
defense
Bendy
Trait Prototype: Von Miller
Summary
Strengths
Quick first step that aides his pass rush and gap shooting ability.
Great at getting skinny and dropping his pad level to split through gaps.
Professional array of pass rush moves.
Will make multiple efforts in pass rush.
Weaknesses
Can struggle against power, especially if lined up.
Less play strength than you'd expect at his size.
Not a very dynamic athlete.
Missed a good amount of games due to injury over 6 year college career.
Final Report
Akheem Mesidor is a standout EDGE from the talented 2025 Miami front seven. Mesidor tallied 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, 63 total tackles and 4 forced fumbles in 2025. Mesidor is a bit of a tweener physically. He's shorter at 6'2" but thickly built at 259 lbs. He didn't do any athletic testing but the tape shows a fairly average athlete with a good motor, fast hands and fast first step to make up for it. As a run defender Mesidor has room for improvement. He's not a very physically dominant player, and can get pushed around, sometimes even by tight ends. He's not consistent with how he sets the edge but every now and then he'll do it perfectly and make a play on the ball carrier. He's at his best against the run when on the move. He's great a slanting inside and causing disruption in the backfield. As a pass rusher Mesidor does his best work. He does a great job setting up OTs with a hesitation step and then follows up with any of the many pass rush moves in his arsenal. He has a solid cross-chop, a two hand swipe, and a long arm on the outside. His inside counters are also equally dangerous. Mesidor does a good job making the front of his upper body inaccessible for blockers when he's rushing by twisting his body and making good angles for himself. Mesidor also showed good effort in pass rush. He finished a good amount of sacks by making multiple efforts to get to the quarterback. Mesidor also shows good instincts trying to get the ball out for strip sacks with his 4 forced fumbles this past season. The main concerns with Mesidor beyond the athleticism are his injury history and his age. In the NFL, Mesidor is an ideal 3-4 OLB in an attacking scheme. He has promising expectations as a pass rusher with his baseline already being at a high level before NFL coaching. Mesidor is a 2nd round talent and should be a starter fairly quickly in the right scheme.