Ahmed Hassanein has become the first Egyptian to be selected In the Draft of the National Football League (NFL), marking a historical moment for Egyptian sports. The 22 -year -old defensive wing was chosen in the sixth round 136 in general, by the Detroit Lions Duration the NFL 2025 Draft.
The NFL is the best professional football league in the United States, composed of 32 teams from all over the country. Every year, thesis equipment Participate in the NFL draft, an event in which new players choose, mainly from university football programs, to join their squads.
The draft consists of seven rounds, and each team usually receives a selection per round. However, the teams can exchange their selections, which can change the order and the number of selections. The Draft Order is designed To keep the competitive league; The teams that performed badly in the previous season can choose first, while the strongest teams choose later. This gives the weakest teams a better opportunity to improve signing the best talent.
Born in the United States but increase In Egypt, the Hassanein Atlético trip begged high school with Crossfit, a sport of strength and conditioning that proves athletes to athletes through challenges based on weightlifting, resistance and gymnastics. The first place in Egypt and 14th in Africa in its age group Duration High School.
His transition to football Began When he returned to the United States almost seven years ago. Hi, he joined the State University of Boise American football Team, where he played as a defensive end, a position in the response of the defensive line to stop running plays and press the field marshal.
Around two seasons, Hassanein record 101 cup, 33 cup for loss and 22 captures, impressive statistics that reflect their strength and speed in the field. His outstanding performance earned him the honors of the first All-Mountain West team in 2023 and 2024, a recognition awarded to the best players of his University League.
If Habesanein manages to win a permanent place in the main list of the Detroit Lions after training and preseason games, it will officially be the first Egyptian to play in the NFL. He Lions They are one of the most competitive teams in the last seasons, or Sen as contestants for the Super Bowl, the American football championship and the most watched sporting event in the United States every year.
Hassanein’s success comes at a time when American football is growing in silence in Egypt. This June, Cairo is established in host The IFAF African Flag Football Championship, a non -contact version of the sport that emphasizes the speed and strategy on the approach.
