Ahmed Hassanein Becomes First Egyptian Ever Selected in NFL Draft
From Egypt to the United States, the 22-year-old has cemented himself as one of the NFL’s most exciting young prospects.
22-year-old Egyptian national Ahmed Hassanein is making history after being the first Egyptian to ever be drafted in the National Football League (NFL). After serving as the anchor for Boise State’s defensive line, the Egyptian has just been drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round over the weekend. Hassanein came a long way before being one of the NFL’s most exciting young prospects. After moving from Egypt to Southern California seven years ago, during his sophomore year of high school, he worked his way into a starting spot at Boise State University, where he anchored their defensive line. By his junior season, Hassanein ranked fifth in the FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) with 12.5 sacks, racked up 53 total tackles including 16.5 for loss, and forced two fumbles. His standout performances earned him back-to-back first-team all-conference honours in 2023 and 2024, as well as captaincy in his senior year — achievements that caught the attention of NFL scouts.
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