Two Boise State writers reflect on Ahmed Hassanein’s incredible journey to the NFL, and talk about his potential with the Detroit Lions ...

Boise State's Ahmed Hassanein had 9.5 sacks in the 2024 season. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images. DANIELSON STOOD OUTSIDE Boise State's football facility on a June morning in 2021 with a hope and a prayer.

The team picked Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein with the No. 196 overall selection. During his four years with the Broncos, Hassanein collected 24 sacks and 35 tackles for loss.

BOISE, Idaho — Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein made history Saturday when the Detroit Lions drafted him with the 196th overall selection in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, ...

Two days later, Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein also made NFL Draft history. The 6-foot-2, 267-pound Hassanein became the first Egyptian to be picked in the NFL Draft when the Detroit Lions ...

Ahmed Hassanein spoke almost no English when he moved back to the United States from Egypt in 2018, and overcoming that language barrier helped fuel his rise as an NFL draft prospect.. Boise State ...

Former Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein became the latest Bronco to be drafted to the NFL. Hassanein was drafted in the sixth round, 196th overall, by the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

Two days later, Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein also made NFL Draft history. Ashton Jeanty broke another record during Thursday’s first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.