Ahmed Hassanein Rookie Season Stat Prediction

In his final season with the Broncos, he played an integral role in the school’s run to the College Football Playoff, amassing 48 total tackles, including 15.5 for loss, and 9.5 sacks. Plus, he finished third in the FBS in QB hits (17) and fifth in total pressures generated (62).

All of this led to Hassanein earning an 81.4 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, including an 80.3 PFF run-defense mark and a 76.9 pass-rush grade. 

Although raw, Hassanein – equipped with a “relentless” work ethic – should fit right into the Lions’ rotation of EDGE defenders, which includes oft-injured Marcus Davenport and Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson. 

“All I will say about Ahmed is he’s relentless. He’s relentless. He plays the game the way we like to play. He plays it hard. He’s a second-effort rusher. He can win with hands as a rusher,” Detroit assistant general manager Ray Agnew said of the rookie. “I think he’s got some upside as a rusher, and I think when (Lions defensive line) coach (Kacy) Rodgers gets his hands on him and coaches him up, the kid’s going to be a good player for us. We’re excited about him, too. ... And then the passion this guy has for the game, you just love it. You’re going to see a relentless human being on the football field when you watch this guy play, so really excited about him also.”

Overall, Hassanein possesses the necessary intangibles to develop into a productive rotational EDGE piece. And in his debut NFL season, I believe he’ll produce 26 pressures, 2.5 sacks and 20 total tackles in 14 games.

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