DET Ahmed Hassanein
NFL player. Position: Edge Rusher / Defensive End. Team: Detroit Lions.
Quick Facts
- Position: EDGE / DE
- Team: DET (Detroit Lions)
- Draft: Day 3 pick, 2025 NFL Draft (Boise State)
- College: Boise State
2026 Outlook
Ahmed Hassanein is looking to make a significant impact in Detroit's defensive end rotation after a turbulent path to the NFL. Selected as a Day 3 pick in the 2025 draft, his rookie season ended when he suffered an injury in the training camp finale. He was waived with an injury designation and spent time on the practice squad before returning for the 2026 season. At training camp heading into 2026, Hassanein has produced encouraging results and stands out as a potential big factor in the Lions' edge rotation after a position change from his college days at Boise State. (per Detroit Lions Injury Updates: Pacheco, Moore, Hassanein, Mays).
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for starting defensive end role in Detroit's pass-rushing rotation. Position change from college to defensive end in NFL.
Injury Status
Dealing with an injury that kept him out of practice on August 27. No specific timeline provided by head coach Dan Campbell (per Detroit Lions Injury Updates: Pacheco, Moore, Hassanein, Mays).
Recent News
- 2026-08-27 — Detroit Lions Injury Updates: Pacheco, Moore, Hassanein, Mays (Detroit Lions Injury Updates: Pacheco, Moore, Hassanein, Mays)
Open Questions
- Will Hassanein stay healthy and carve out a meaningful role in Detroit's edge rotation?
- How will his position change from college impact his NFL development?