Chargers sign first-round pick Akheem Mesidor to a contract

The Los Angeles Chargers have reached a contract agreement with their first-round draft pick, edge rusher Akheem Mesidor. His agents announced the deal, which is valued at over $20.45 million over four years, with the Chargers holding a fifth-year option. Mesidor recorded 12.5 sacks during his final season at Miami, contributing to a total of 13.5 sacks over four collegiate seasons, which included time at West Virginia. With this deal, fourth-round pick Brenen Thompson remains the only Chargers selection yet to finalize a contract.

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