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Lions Mock Draft: Mesidor to Pair with Hutchinson

NFL Network projects Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor to the Lions at pick No. 17 in the 2026 draft, pairing him with All-Pro edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson.

The 2026 NFL scouting combine begins Feb. 23 in Indianapolis, with Lions executives evaluating prospects ahead of free agency and the draft. Mesidor, a 6-foot-3, 265-pound edge rusher, had a standout season at Miami with 63 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. He excelled in the College Football Playoff, recording 5.5 sacks in four games.

While offensive linemen like Alabama's Kadyn Proctor or Clemson's Blake Miller were mentioned, Davis and NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah both project Mesidor to Detroit. The 25-year-old would complement Hutchinson, giving the Lions a formidable pass-rushing duo for a team aiming to win now.