After sticking in the Power Four for the first four selections of the NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions finally reached into the Group of Five talent pool. Detroit addressed its EDGE need with Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein. Here are five things to know about the newest Lions EDGE.

April 26, 2025, will live in Ahmed Hassanei's memory as a special day for more than one reason. First, Hassanei officially entered the National Football League ranks when the Detroit Lions made him pick No.

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