Overview
- Reports Thursday said Mesidor agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth about $20.46 million that includes a fifth-year team option.
- Mesidor was the Chargers' 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and will be under contract for the remainder of the offseason programs and mandatory minicamp in mid-June.
- The 25-year-old arrives with six college seasons split between West Virginia and Miami, totaling 208 tackles, 52.5 tackles for loss and 35.5 sacks, including an ACC-leading 12.5 sacks in 2025.
- Chargers coaches project Mesidor as a versatile three-down defender who can play both inside and on the edge and who is expected to join Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu as rotational pass-rush options following Odafe Oweh's departure in free agency.
- With Mesidor signed, Los Angeles has finalized deals with seven of its eight 2026 draftees, leaving fourth-round wide receiver Brenen Thompson as the lone unsigned pick and the next contract priority.