Chargers draft Akheem Mesidor in Round 1: Social media reactions

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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 https://t.co/2wjrQCc2LU

— ChargersWorld (@ChargersWorld) April 24, 2026

Akheem Mesidor to the Chargers. They had other needs but I’m a big fan.

— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 24, 2026

I like it

— ChargersMuse (@ChargersMuse) April 24, 2026

Justin Herbert seeing the chargers take an edge rusher pic.twitter.com/24E8p8xOQg

— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) April 24, 2026

For the PFF curious folks...
Akheem Mesidor's Grades: pic.twitter.com/8tVjeIu9MH

— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) April 24, 2026

Love this fit. https://t.co/l0U8Zpybmv

— SCOUTD (@scoutdnfl) April 24, 2026

Love that pick for the chargers! Mesidor is a good speed rusher to compliment Tuli once Khalil retires.

— Breiden Fehoko (@BreidenFehoko) April 24, 2026

YESSSIIIIRR WELCOME TO THE BOLTS AKHEEM MESIDOR ️️️️ https://t.co/LLbkI3DOKM

— Director (@TheDirector_YT) April 24, 2026

Chargers just used their 1st round pick on a guy older than Derwin James pic.twitter.com/kq3FS4niPN

— Mayor Mike (@theMayor_Mike) April 24, 2026

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: NFL world reacts to the Chargers drafting Akheem Mesidor at No. 22

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