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

The Los Angeles Chargers select Akheem MesidorWHAT A PICK #PMSDraftSpectacular pic.twitter.com/gMfIs2kwyk

31 NFL war rooms watching the Chargers take a 25-year-old edge in the first round pic.twitter.com/kW6LcE4ejB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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