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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
The Detroit Lions' draft pick Ahmed Hassanein wins over HC Dan Campbell's trust
Image via Getty The Detroit Lions ' defense coordinator, Kelvin Sheppard , recently praised the newly drafted edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein. The Egyptian-American defensive end has been quite a topic of buzz lately, mainly because of his influence taking hold over the Detroit Lions. Not as late as last month, Hassanein expressed his willingness to even bet his life for the team amid the rookie minicamp media session. Despite being drafted in the sixth round, Hassanein might turn out to be crucial for the team to elevate its gameplay with Aidan Hutchinson returning after a leg injury for the 2025 NFL season. Detroit Lions' rookie Ahmed Hassanein makes waves — DetroitOnLion (@DetroitOnLion) Recently, during a media session at the rookie minicamp last Thursday, Sheppard praised the edge rusher when asked about his team presence, 'He's an absolute joy to be around. He's never had a bad day, and he doesn't know what 'slow down' means.' As the offseason practices are commencing with high energy, this was not the first time we witnessed the newly drafted player's affection towards the team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Last month, Hassanein took to his Instagram and posted a quote from his new head coach, Dan Campbell , as the caption of his picture. The quote read, 'There is no light at the end of the tunnel. There is no light. There's a song Metallica has, 'No Leaf Clover,' and it says, man, when it comes to the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, it's just a freight train coming your way. If you see an expletive light, it's just a freight train. Just put your HEAD DOWN and go to WORK. It's about to be fun.' Moreover, during the media session, Sheppard also gave an update about Hutchinson's offseason performance during field practices. Not only did Sheppard mention Hutchinson's game to be better than before, but he also highlighted him to be 'the most energetic guy on the field.' With the outlook seeming great for the Lions, it will be intriguing to witness the relentless practices come to fruition for the team. As every team gears up to be at the top of their game during the off-season, stay updated with the latest updates. Also Read: Patrick Mahomes deserves extra pay for primetime games, and even Adam Schefter thinks the NFL owes him Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
In drafting DE Ahmed Hassanein, Detroit Lions gained extra roster spot
The Detroit Lions have an extra spot on their roster this spring. Sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein, who was born in the United States but spent most of his youth in Egypt, qualifies for a roster exemption under the NFL's International Pathways Program. Advertisement Hassanein had 22 sacks in his final two seasons at Boise State after relocating to California as a sophomore in high school. Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein (61) practices during rookie mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025. SHAWN WINDSOR: Did Detroit Lions draft their center of the future? Tate Ratledge has that potential According to players qualify for the IPP program so long as their citizenship and principal place of residence are outside the United States and Canada and they have no more than two years of U.S. high school experience. Hassanein moved to Egypt with his mother and father when he was 6. He returned to live with his brother as a sophomore in high school, but played only two high school seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic. Advertisement The Lions were granted an exemption on their 90-man roster when Hassanein signed before rookie camp last week. The exemption will carry over to training camp. In the regular season, players who qualify for IPP exemptions are eligible to fill a 17th spot on a team's practice squad. If they make the 53-man roster, the team does not get an extra practice squad spot. Hassanein is expected to compete for a rotational spot at defensive end for the Lions this fall. The Lions currently have two open spots on their offseason roster. Dave Birkett is the author of the book, "Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline." Advertisement Order your copy here. Contact him at dbirkett@ Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions gain roster spot for selection of DE Ahmed Hassanein
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions assistant GM looking for 'growth' out of rookie DL Ahmed Hassanein
Lions assistant GM looking for 'growth' out of rookie DL Ahmed Hassanein Detroit Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew held a news conference on Friday to kick off rookie minicamp and discuss some of the young players the team brought in this season. "This is one of the most exciting days for me, man," Agnew said. "Just seeing the joy on those kids' faces." One of the more popular storylines coming into this minicamp is that of 6th-round defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein. The first-ever Egyptian to be drafted, Hassanein is the only edge rusher the Lions drafted at a position of significant need. Agnew shared his modest expectations for Hassanein ahead of Friday's camp. 'I just think some growth," Agnew said. "It will be some growing pains on this level because you've got pretty good football players on this level." Hassanein is projected to land toward the bottom of the EDGE depth chart entering the 2025 season, but given how the Lions' season went last year, there's still a chance he could end up seeing the field in a key moment by season's end. "I just see him as he gets taught more tools in his toolbelt as far as a pass rusher – using his hands better, learning when to rush with leverage, learning when you have the sweet spot and turn the corner, so just learning some nuances of the game," Agnew said. Lions rookie minicamp is scheduled to continue through Sunday.
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein given special international player designation from the NFL
Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein given special international player designation from the NFL Lions rookie DE Ahmed Hassanein made an unexpected appearance on the NFL official transactions report on Friday. Hassanein was part of the four Detroit draftees who signed ahead of the rookie minicamp, but that wasn't the only entry. Hassanein was listed as an international player exemption by the NFL. That means he doesn't count against the 90-man roster limit. While Hassanein is of Egyptian lineage, he is an American born in California. He moved to Egypt when he was six and stayed in Africa until he was 16. Hassanein then came back to the US and graduated from high school in Anaheim, California. The DE played collegiately at Boise State. Normally the international player designation is given only to players born abroad or took up football overseas, neither of which is the case for Hassanein. The exemption allows Detroit to add an extra player to the roster.
10-05-2025
- Sport
1st Egyptian drafted into the NFL, Ahmed Hassanein, takes part in Detroit Lions minicamp
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Ahmed Hassanein remembers the days of learning how to play football in his half-brother's small kitchen in California. The 6-foot-2, 267-pound former Boise State defensive end, who was the first Egyptian drafted into the NFL last month by Detroit, created a new memory Friday by taking snaps at the Lions rookie minicamp. 'I'm just so grateful, so honored to be here,' Hassanein said. 'It's kind of like doesn't feel real. It's like I don't want to leave the field. I love it. The coaching, my teammates, just the competitiveness, it's been great. And I'm just looking forward to tomorrow and just take it day by day.' Hassanein, who was selected in the sixth round with the 196th pick, said one of the biggest moments he's had since arriving at minicamp was meeting coach Dan Campbell. When he was drafted, an exuberant Hassanein proclaimed, ' I would die for that guy. I would run through a wall for him like I ran through a wall for Coach D (Boise State coach Spencer Danielson).' As he came out to the practice field, the two finally met and shook hands. 'It kind of feels unreal,' he said. 'He's an awesome guy. I'm just looking forward to learn from him off the field and on the field.' It is hoped that Hassanein will help fill the edge rusher hole that the Lions have opposite Aidan Hutchinson. 'I'll say about Ahmed is he's relentless,' Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew said Friday. 'He plays the game the way we like to play. He plays it hard. He's a second-effort rusher. He can win with hands as a rusher. ... And I think when (defensive line ) coach (Kacy) Rodgers get his hands on him to coach him up, the kid's going to be a good player for us. So we're excited about him.' To live up to the Lions' hopes, Hassanein knows he has a lot of work ahead of him and is ready for the challenge. 'I look for hardships,' he said. 'I want to get better at stuff. I want to because I don't want to take the easy way out. I want to earn everything. I don't want nothing to be given to me." Hassanein, who moved to California in 2018 from Cairo, Egypt, said he has been surprised by the outpouring of attention that he's been receiving from Egyptians. 'Man, it's being the first Egyptian you're talking about culture and teams,' he said. 'People look out to me. I get texts all the time that people just want to be like me, inspired to be like me. I'm just so grateful and so honored that Jesus pulled me in this position. I mean, I'm gonna give it all I got.'
