Akheem Mesidor: "Swimming transformed my body and elevated my game"

[DMoney]

Chris Simms welcomed Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor to Chris Simms Unbuttoned at the NFL Scouting Combine. Mesidor discussed his competitive relationship with Rueben Bain, his Canadian football journey, the sacrifices behind his recruitment, and the changes that elevated his game heading into the draft. Full transcript here:

Chris Simms: We just talked to Rueben Bain and he said he didn’t have to look far for motivation in college—he just looked across the line at you...

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[MedleyCane]

Impressive young man and good work by Simms asking good questions with follow-ups, although it would have been cool to have learn more about his swimming regimen.

 

[CANEMC]

 

[edge]

Wonder why he’s not working out at combine.

 

[Warrior808]

Wonder why he’s not working out at combine.

Probably because of our deep run in the playoffs. They just finished playing meaningful games a few weeks ago while others have been doing combine specific training since December.

Need some time to heal up, recover and train specifically for these tests

 

[E1k]

Swimming instead of running is lowkey genius if you have lower body injuries

 

[Golsen82]

Wish I could swim

 

[Schnelly'sPipe]

Seriously though swimming is beyond therapeutical and works out muscles you didn't know existed

 

[AlexCane]

I saw him on several occasions at the Wellness Center pool.

 

[Miami Nights]

bad to the bone. hopefully this mentality gets passed on down the line to the next group

 

[twes.305]

He spent a whole off season cutting. I think he can improve his body even more once he builds upon the foundation he’s built. Very impressive to go from 280 to 260 in 1 offseason.