Detroit Lions
01 Jul 2025, 16:30 GMT+10
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
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.
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