Chargers' Mock Draft: Mesidor Boosts Edge Rush

0:00On April 20th, Chargers fans got a good when it comes to mock drafts. No matter what, picks for this team land solid. Teams see them grabbing offensive line help for Justin Herbert early, or beefing up defense. Even a so-called troll mod from CBS Sports Lides, in Miami-Edger Usher Akim Mesador, at pick 22, and it still works. That pick fits the bigger picture on defense. They've got aging stars like Khalil Mack, who's 35, and pulling 18 million this year. Plus, they're switching coordinators from Jesse Mentor to Crystal Leary, so fresh pass rush makes sense. Fans my side eye, Mesador's age. He's already 25, with sacks mostly against younger guys. But the team ain't sweating that, since they're all in on vets like Mack anyway. Dig deeper, and Mesador ranks 20th overall by Pro Football Focus, perfect value at 22. Pair him with Mack into lead to Weepalatu, and you've got a nasty edge trio by 2026, buying time for young guys like Kyle Kennard.

1:00Bottom line. If this is the worst the Chargers could do, they're set to crush another strong draft class and keep building. NFL News, today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.