The Clemson Tigers are now 3-1 and 2-0 in ACC play after shutting down the Golden Bears in California last Friday, 24-10. While true freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds struggled in the contest, it was likely the most complete game the team has played up to this point.
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed OLB Akheem Mesidor to a four-year, $20,456,392 fully-guaranteed rookie contract, according to Adam Schefter. Mesidor, 25, signed with West Virginia out of high school and was with the team for two years before transferring to Miami.
The Chargers have agreed to a deal with first-round edge defender Akheem Mesidor, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. As the 22nd overall pick, Mesidor inked a four-year, $20.46MM contract.
The Hurricanes could be in position to again have a dominant group up front in Corey Hetherman’s defense. The Miami Hurricanes’ defensive front was the best in the nation last season.
The Bucs made an exceptional first-round pick by selecting Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15 overall. It was a shock to many that he fell that far in the 2026 NFL draft, but the Bucs became the beneficiary of his slide.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
The Los Angeles Chargers went into the 2026 NFL Draft with the goal in mind to make a deep playoff push. They came away with eight players, up from their original five selections thanks to trading back twice and acquiring more picks.
The Los Angeles Chargers have added edge rusher Akheem Mesidor out of the University of Miami to their defense with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.
In a historic outcome, the Los Angeles Chargers used their 22nd overall pick to select Franco-Ontarian defensive end Akheem Mesidor . Hailing from Ottawa, the giant becomes one of the few Canadian athletes to earn the honor of an early selection in the prestigious American league.
The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick in the first round, but some of the names they passed up in the process are interesting. First, Mesidor: He’s a little bit of a controversial prospect, mostly because he’s already 25 years old.
The Los Angeles Chargers are currently in a window of opportunity due to the hiring of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. However, with a new, young coordinator on the other side of the ball, Chris O'Leary, this window needs to be carefully threaded, as inexperience can be a major cause of imbalance across the two sides of the ball.
The Chargers lost Odafe Oweh in free agency, and while they re-signed Khalil Mack, the team will add Miami edge defender Akheem Mesidor in Round 1. Mesidor joins an EDGE group housing Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, and Bud Dupree.
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
The Miami Hurricanes saw one fully healthy year from Akheem Mesidor, and it was one year that was worth the wait. Mesidor was one of the best pass rushers in the country and built a dynamic duo that commanded the field at all times.
INTRO: I did a deep dive into Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, who could be the Bucs’ first-round pick this year. Pewter Report has Mesidor going to Tampa Bay in our latest 2026 7-Round Bucs Mock Draft, which debuted on Thursday on PewterReport.com.
After a run to the College Football Playoff Championship game, the Hurricanes are primed to send several standout players to the league. Two names in particular have frequented top 10 projections as draft pundits offer opinions on offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa and defensive end Rueben Bain Jr.
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Height: 6’3” Weight: 265 lbs Class: RS-Senior School: Miami STATS A former three-star recruit, born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, who played high school football at Clearwater High School in Florida.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is here! Players are running actual athletic drills (although not all of them – more on that later). We are inching ever so closely to the 2026 NFL offseason where the Bucs will have to make some big decisions to balance their roster.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Miami Hurricanes have had one of the best and most historical defensive ends in NFL history on their coaching staff since 2022. Jason
NFL Scouting Combine drills begin on Thursday, with defensive linemen, edge-rushers and linebackers taking center stage. Before the showcase begins, here are five questions — and answers — to get ready.
The Patriots are looking to repeat their 2025 success in 2026 when they won't catch anyone by surprise.
Canadian edge rusher Akheem Mesidor is a powerful and hard playing edge rusher for the Miami Hurricanes. He and teammate Rueben Bain have anchored the edges of the defensive line for the Hurricanes all season and have helped guide Miami to a national championship.
The Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) face the Miami Hurricanes (13-2) in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
We take a look at three things Miami must do to win its first national title since 2001 and spoil Indiana's historic season.
Carson Beck threw a touchdown pass and caught another to lead No. 18 Miami to a 38-10 victory over Syracuse.
To be a drum that has been busted, the Miami Hurricanes defense was terrible last season, but now they are prepared to have an entirely new look. The five-year Canadian defensive edge rusher Akheem Mesidor took some time to answer a few questions at ACC Media Day about the defense and the growth everyone has seen in the area.
The Miami Hurricanes defensive line has been in constant rotation to start the season. One of the new transitions for the team has been fifth-year redshirt junior Akheem Mesidor.
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