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The Los Angeles Chargers selected Canadian edge rusher Akheem Mesidor 22nd overall in Thursday's NFL Draft and becomes the sixth Canadian-born player taken in the first round. Mesidor spoke to media Friday and touched on what he's learned throughout his football journey and the traits he's ready to bring to the Chargers organization.

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Canadian edge rusher Akheem Mesidor 22nd overall in Thursday's NFL Draft and becomes the sixth Canadian-born player taken in the first round.

Mesidor spoke to media Friday and touched on what he's learned throughout his football journey and the traits he's ready to bring to the Chargers organization. Opens in new windowOpens in new windowMesidor's message to draft suitors: 'I love football ...

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