One Los Angeles Chargers Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp
Summary
The Los Angeles Chargers have a rookie, Akheem Mesidor, who is likely to win a starting job when training camp begins. Mesidor is a strong pass-rusher drafted in the first round to help the team replace key players who left.Key Facts
- The NFL offseason is currently at a quiet point between minicamp and training camp.
- Training camp will start in about three weeks, leading up to the preseason and regular season in early September.
- The Chargers selected Akheem Mesidor in the first round of the 2026 draft to strengthen their pass rush.
- Last year, Odafe Oweh, a top pass rusher for the Chargers, moved to the Washington Commanders.
- Mesidor played six college seasons at West Virginia and Miami, recording many sacks and tackles for loss.
- In 2025, Mesidor led the Miami Hurricanes and the ACC conference with 12.5 sacks.
- Mesidor is expected to join other pass rushers like Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack on the Chargers’ defense starting Week 1.
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