Despite initial language barriers and a lack of football knowledge, Ahmed Hassanein is close to becoming the first Egyptian to be drafted in the NFL.

With pick No. 196 in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select Boise State EDGE Ahmed Hassanein. The Lions stood pat with their final sixth-round pick to take Hassanein, who has an interesting story.

The Detroit Lions have addressed their perceived need at edge rusher, selecting Boise State's Ahmed Hassanein in the sixth round.