His final year of college, Ahmed Hassanein was on the All-Mountain West first team, was a Group of Five All-American, and was a Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Finalist.
And after being picked by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Boise State EDGE rusher became the first Egyptian player drafted.
Hassanein gained valuable experience through his first two years of college, and then he showed his true potential during his final two seasons at Boise State.
Hassanein emerged as a potential pro talent in 2023. He totaled 12.5 sacks, which was the second-most in the Mountain West and the sixth-most in the FBS. His 16.5 tackles for loss ranked third in the conference and 19th in the nation. He totaled 53 tackles and two forced fumbles as well.
Hassanein was a leader for the Broncos when they reached the College Football Playoff quarterfinals in 2024. Helping Boise State rank first in the country with 55 sacks as a team, he tallied 48 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, and 9.5 sacks to go with one fumble recovery last season.
Here’s a look at Ahmed Hassanein’s rookie contract he earned following his stellar collegiate career.
How Much Money Will Ahmed Hassanein Make?
Ahmed Hassanein could make $4,429,472 with his rookie deal, according to Spotrac. That money is a fixed amount based on where he was drafted.
Ahmed Hassanein Contract
Ahmed Hassanein’s rookie contract will be a four-year, $4.4 million deal. That’s an average annual value of $1.1 million. He’ll have a $229,472 signing bonus.
Where Did Ahmed Hassanein Go In The NFL Draft?
Ahmed Hassanein was picked by the Detroit Lions with the 196th overall pick in the sixth round.
