Akheem Mesidor looks forward to padded practices with Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:13 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Chargers rookie edge rusher Akheem Mesidor expressed eagerness for Tuesday's padded practice after feeling held back in initial training camp sessions. Mesidor emphasized his aggressive playing style and excitement about competing against top teammates Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. The team selected him in the first round of the draft, hoping he will enhance their defense. Mesidor previously earned accolades at Miami, including second-team All-American honors.
- •Akheem Mesidor ready for padded practices on August 4, 2026.
- •He feels constrained without pads in early training camp.
- •Mesidor is eager to compete against Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.
- •The Chargers selected him in the first round of the draft.
- •He showcased high performance at Miami, earning All-American honors.
- 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Akheem Mesidor four-word message says it all before padded practices
"Chargers rookie edge rusher Akheem Mesidor is looking forward to the first practice with pads on. Find out how excited he is.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NCAAF•Aug 4, 2026, 7:27 AMCollege Football's Middle Class: CFN Preseason Rankings 51-100
- NCAAM•Aug 4, 2026, 7:24 AMWhat Does the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ Say in Latest Draft of the Protect College Sports Act?
- NCAAF•Aug 4, 2026, 5:03 AMNDSU Touted For College GameDay Amid Snub
- NCAAF•Aug 4, 2026, 4:32 AMKalen DeBoer Hate Is Getting Old: It’s Time to Give Alabama’s Head Coach a Chance
NCAAF•Aug 4, 2026, 4:00 AM10 sleepers you cannot sleep on in fantasy drafts- College Sports•Aug 4, 2026, 3:59 AMTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 19: Forward Looking More Like Late-Round Steal
