With Miami gearing up for the national championship game, one of the Hurricanes' leaders is now getting some major first round buzz.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projected Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor to the Detroit Lions with the No. 17 overall pick in his end-of-season NFL mock draft.
The Lions' 2025 season ended with a 9-8 record, and the 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has the Lions selecting Miami EDGE Ahkeem Mesidor 17th overall in his first NFL mock draft ud83dudc40 pic.