Football
- NAME: Ahmed Hassanein
- COLLEGE: Boise State
- HEIGHT: 6’2″
- WEIGHT: 267 lbs
- ARM LENGTH: 32 1/4″
- HAND SIZE: 9″
COMBINE RESULTS:
- 40-yard dash: 4.77 s
- 10-yard split: 1.7 s
- Vertical Jump: 32.5″
- Broad Jump: 9’5″
- Bench Press: 27 reps
POSITION: EDGE
GAMES WATCHED: vs Penn State (2024 Fiesta Bowl), @ Oregon (2024), vs UNLV (2024 Mountain West Championship)
BACKGROUND: One of the most unique stories in this year’s NFL Draft, Ahmed Hassanein didn’t start playing high school football until he moved to the United States. Being the first FBS player from Egypt, Ahmed became a 3 star football recruit and signed to play for Boise State. Ahmed improved every season, breaking out last season with 12.5 sacks in 2023 and earning first team All-Mountain West in both 2023 and 2024. This past season, he had 48 total tackles, 16 TFL and 9.5 sacks while contributing to Boise State clinching a berth in the College Football Playoff.
STRENGTHS: Ahmed is a high-motor player with impressive play strength, which he uses to consistently win matchups against offensive linemen and blocking tight ends—evident when he knocked Tyler Warren to the ground in the Fiesta Bowl. He shows solid athleticism for his size, capable of chasing down running backs and receivers from behind. His hand usage is advanced, combining quickness and power. As a pass rusher, he keeps his feet active and stays low to drive through protection effectively. He shows versatility lining up on both sides of the ball, and rushing either standing up or with his hand in the ground.
WEAKNESSES: Ahmed is still developing at the position and currently relies more on his play strength to win against offensive linemen. His lack of counter moves limits his ability to consistently win one-on-one matchups and constrains his overall pass-rush plan. At times, he appears more focused on defeating the blocker than making a play on the ball. His speed is below average, and he lacks the bend needed to consistently get around offensive linemen.
SUMMARY: There’s plenty to like about Ahmed Hassanein, but whichever team drafts him will need a clear developmental plan in place—similar to what the Philadelphia Eagles did with Jordan Mailata. He fits best in a 4-3 defense that will allow him to show his potential of being a run defender while still developing his pass rush.
I graduated from LSU with a B.S. in Sport Administration and a M.S. from SMU in Sports Management. Aspiring to work in personnel departments at either the professional or collegiate level.
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