As the 2026 NFL scouting combine approaches, NFL Network's Charles Davis projects Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor to the Lions with the 17th overall selection. The 6-foot-3, 265-pound edge rusher would complement Hutchinson after recording 63 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles last season.
Mesidor excelled in high-pressure moments, registering 5.5 sacks during Miami's four-game College Football Playoff run. Though he'll be 25 at the start of next season, his production and potential to bolster Detroit's pass rush make him an attractive option for the win-now Lions.