US Edition1st Egyptian drafted into the NFL, Ahmed Hassanein, takes part in Detroit Lions minicamp
- Ahmed Hassanein, who stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 267 pounds, previously played defensive end at Boise State. After being selected in last month’s draft, he participated in the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp last Friday.
- Hassanein, who relocated from Cairo to California in 2018, was chosen by the Lions with the 196th overall pick to help address their need for an edge rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
- Detroit's assistant GM highlighted Hassanein's relentless playing style and approach to the game, while Hassanein himself expressed deep gratitude, feeling honored and prepared to meet the upcoming challenges.
- Hassanein described meeting coach Dan Campbell as one of the standout moments at minicamp and expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity, adding that he is fully committed to giving his best effort.
- Hassanein, who made history as the first player of Egyptian descent to be selected in the NFL Draft, has attracted considerable attention from fans in Egypt and is anticipated to play a key role in strengthening the Lions’ defensive lineup moving forward.
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