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Detroit Lions sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein has exciting potential, and is adjusting to life in the NFL after being drafted out of Boise State. Hassanein caught up with Lions OnSI after practice Friday to discuss his early development, impressions of Aidan Hutchinson and much more.

College Football News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 17

Boise State Shares 'Real Story' of Ahmed Hassanein

The story of new Detroit Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein is one of family, faith and football passion. In a newly released video on social media by Boise State Football, the journey of Detroit's sixth-round draft pick is detailed and includes the words "Fighter, Combatant, Warrior" written in Arabic.

The Lions just got a big roster perk from the NFL with rookie Ahmed Hassanein, and it changes everything

The Detroit Lions finally got their edge rusher when they took Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hassanein spent most of his life in Egypt until he moved to America around 2019.

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New Detroit Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein seems to be an ideal fit for the organization's culture. Bringing a relentless work ethic and a physical style of play, the Boise State product is viewed as a player who can seamlessly gel with how the Lions operate.

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Lions Sign 2025 Sixth-Round Pick Ahmed Hassanein

Ahmed Hassanein, the Detroit Lions’ sixth-round pick this past April (No. 196 overall), has inked his rookie deal. Hassanein posted an image of himself signing the contract to his Instagram story (@ahmedhassanein91) on Thursday.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / May 5

Lions rookie shares the powerful story behind the legend who inspired his journey

The Detroit Lions didn't draft a pass rusher until the sixth-round, but the move to draft Ahmed Hassanein could eventually pay off in a big way. Since the draft, a few accolades have piled in for Hassanein and the Lions given their partnership.

College Football News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1

Boise State Coach: Lions Fans Will 'Fall in Love' With Ahmed Hassanein

Detroit Lions rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein has the worth ethic and determination to quickly endear himself to his teammates, coaching staff and the fanbase.

Ahmed Hassanein's journey to the Detroit Lions is one that's full of miracles and divine intervention

Have you ever played the game Life? It's a fun game that we used to play when we were kids. The idea behind it is that you're supposed to go through board and simulate what it's like to be a grown up. The game is set up in a way that you'll get to forks in the road, and whatever happens in your life winds up depending on which way you go.

College Football News / Pride of Detroit / April 30

Boise State writers: Ahmed Hassanein is an ‘incredible fit’ in Detroit

Two Boise State writers reflect on Ahmed Hassanein’s incredible journey to the NFL, and talk about his potential with the Detroit Lions Ahmed Hassanein immediately won over the hearts of every Detroit Lions fan when he was drafted in the sixth-round.

Five Things to Know About Lions EDGE Ahmed Hassanein

After sticking in the Power Four for the first four selections of the NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions finally reached into the Group of Five talent pool. Detroit addressed its EDGE need with Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein. Here are five things to know about the newest Lions EDGE.

‘I will die for you;’ Ahmed Hassanein gets emotional with Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell

Ahmed Hassanein got emotional during a phone call with Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell after the Lions selected the former Boise State defensive end in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. “I will die for you, coach,” Hassanein told Campbell in a video shared by Boise State football on X.

NFL Draft 2025: How Ahmed Hassanein will impact the Detroit Lions

Exploring how the Lions’ new edge rusher, Ahmed Hassanein, fits into the current roster. The Detroit Lions drafted their fourth trench player in the 2025 NFL Draft when they selected Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein, an edge defender, in the sixth round.

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Pass Rusher Got The Los Angeles Chargers’ Attention, Scouting Report For 1st Team OLB

Following a productive NFL Combine, Boise State edge defender Ahmed Hassanein is reportedly scheduled for a pre-draft visit with the Los Angeles Chargers.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ahmed Hassanein, Boise State

Ahmed Hassanein has been one of college football’s premier sack artists since 2023, but how does his full NFL scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 6’2” 267 lbs Originally the top prospect out of Egypt, Ahmed Hassanein moved to California and finished his high school career at Loara in Anaheim.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Two-Time All-Mountain West Edge Named a Day 3 Option to Fill Lions' Biggest Draft Need

If the first day of the NFL Draft comes to an end and the Detroit Lions haven't added a new edge rusher, they are going to have some unhappy fans. There are already some fans who aren't thrilled about the fact that the team hasn't added an edge in the first few weeks of free agency.

College Football News / Bleacher Report / February 28

Watch: He could be the first Egyptian NFL player

College Football News / Boise State Broncos on SI / February 28

NFL Network crew raves about Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein at combine

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine began Thursday in Indianapolis, and former Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein caught the attention of scouts and the NFL Network broadcast team.

College Football News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 26

Watch: Boise State DE Ahmed Hassanein Raves About Rams Legend Aaron Donald

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - At the NFL Combine, Boise State standout defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein cited Rams legend Aaron Donald as one of his first NFL influences.

New York Giants Draft Prospect: Edge Ahmed Hassanein, Boise State

Ahmed Hassanein boasts a solid foundation of tools that could help him develop into a situational pass rusher once he gets some NFL-level coaching. A former four-star recruit out of Niceville High School in Niceville, Florida, where he was the 17th recruit in the state and the sixth overall athlete in the 2022 recruiting cycle.

College Football News / Boise State Broncos on SI / December 27