Ahmed Hassanein has just become the first Egyptian to be selected in the National Football League (NFL) Draft, marking a historic moment for Egyptian sports. The 22-year-old defensive end was picked in the sixth round—196th overall, by the Detroit Lions during the 2025 NFL Draft. The NFL is the top professional American football league in the United States, made up of 32 teams from across the country. Every year, these teams take part in the NFL Draft, an event where they choose new players, mostly from college football programs, to join their squads. The draft consists of seven rounds, with each team typically receiving one selection per round. However, teams can trade their picks, which can change the order and number of selections. The draft order is designed to keep the league competitive; teams that performed poorly in the previous season get to pick first, while stronger teams pick later. This gives weaker teams a better chance to improve by signing top talent Born in the United States but raised in Egypt, Hassanein’s athletic journey began in high school with CrossFit, a strength and conditioning sport that tests athletes across…
Ahmed Hassanein Makes History as First Egyptian Drafted into the NFL
April 29, 2025
