Lions land Boise State edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein in sixth round

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Allen Park — The Detroit Lions added depth to the team’s defensive line in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein with the No. 196 pick.

Born in the United States, Hassanein spent much of his life in Egypt, not picking up football until moving back to the U.S. in 2018.

The 6-foot-3, 267-pounder played four seasons at Boise State, moving into the starting lineup as a junior. In 28 games over the past two seasons, he racked up 22.0 sacks and 33 tackles for a loss.

A plus athlete, Hassanein impressed by putting up 32 reps on the bench press at Boise State’s pro day. Prior to committing to football, he participated in multiple sports, including judo, swimming and boxing. As a young teenager, he was a world-ranked CrossFit athlete.