Nickname?
Ahmed Hassanein: Since I've been playing football, a lot of Boise State fans, my brother called me the 'Hassassin.'
Hometown?
Hassanein: Cairo, Egypt
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you'd take them would be …
Hassanein: Pyramids of Giza
College major?
Hassanein: Interdisciplinary Studies. I have a three-minor degree — a minor in Business, a minor in Communications and a minor in Leadership.
Which actor would play you in a movie about your life?
Hassanein: Denzel Washington
Favorite emoji?
Hassanein: The one with the glasses with the smiley face
View photos of Detroit Lions sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein from the 2025 offseason.
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 10, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 13, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on May 30, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on May 30, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 3, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 4, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein (61) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on May 28, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein (61) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 15, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein (61) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 15, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein (61) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on May 29, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 9, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 13, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Favorite meal?
Hassanein: Steak (medium)
What would your entrance music be?
Hassanein: Walk Like an Egyptian – The Bangles
Do you have any hidden talents?
Hassanein: Breakdancing
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
Hassanein: CrossFit
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Hassanein: Flash/speed. You blink and I'm already at the quarterback.
If you could play a different NFL position, what would it be?
Hassanein: Tight end
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Hassanein: Leaving the United States at the age of six, lived in Egypt for 10 years (and) learned Egyptian culture, the Egyptian way, and then coming back in 2018. Re-learning English, and I did not know any football or play the sport, to see where I'm at right now, it's a really big accomplishment.
My biggest accomplishment was just believing in God. It's the biggest thing for me.
Who's one person you'd like to meet?
Hassanein: Jesus
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Hassanein: Aaron Donald
What's your favorite thing about Detroit so far?
Hassanein: The people that work in this organization are super nice. Everybody is super nice. They coach me really hard and I love that.
