"Akheem Mesidor collected 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles-for-loss, and forced four fumbles in 15 games played during the 2025 campaign. He finished his college career with 35.5 sacks and 52.5 tackles-for-loss in 65 games."
"Mesidor will be 25 when the 2026 NFL season kicks off, which could be a red flag for some talent evaluators who prefer to target younger players who have taken fewer hits while playing high-level, competitive football."
"Even after adding to the interior defensive line depth with a trio of free agency signings, Chicago's football team still has needs on the outside at the edge defender spot."
Akheem Mesidor, a defensive line prospect from the University of Miami, is being considered by the Chicago Bears for the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite recent free agency signings, the Bears still need an edge defender. Mesidor had a standout season in 2025, recording 12.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles-for-loss. He finished his college career with 35.5 sacks over 65 games. At 25 years old during the 2026 season, his age may raise concerns for some evaluators, but Bears GM Ryan Poles may not view it as a significant issue.
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