Those who know him best say Ahmed Hassanein isn’t close to reaching his full potential, even as he made history this weekend as the first Egyptian ever chosen in the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions made history by selecting Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, marking him as the first Egyptia

Former Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, on April 26, 2025, etched his name into NFL history as the first Egyptian ever to be drafted into the league. Selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round with the 196th overall pick,