NFL Network's Charles Davis projects the Miami defensive lineman to Detroit at pick No. 17 in the 2026 NFL draft. 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, 25, showed his best performance when it mattered most, registering 5.5 sacks during Miami's College Football Playoff run. The Lions, looking to bolster their pass rush opposite Hutchinson, see Mesidor as an ideal fit for their win-now approach.