Ahmed Hassanein (American football)

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Ahmed Hassanein
Boise State Broncos–No. 91
Position Defensive lineman
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight267 lb (121 kg)
Career history
College
High school Loara (Anaheim, California)
Career highlights and awards

Ahmed Hassanein is an American football defensive end for the Boise State Broncos.

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Early life and high school

Hassanein was born in the United States and moved to Egypt at age six to live with his father in Cairo, where he participated in CrossFit, wrestling, boxing, and swimming. [1] [2] In 2018, he moved to Anaheim, California, to live with his brother, a football coach who convinced him to try the sport. [1] [2] "My brother saved me,” Hassanein later said. "I was in Egypt acting one way and my life and personality changed. I’ve been grinding and working. I’m blessed." [2]

Hassanein attended Loara High School in Anaheim, where he was rated a three-star recruit. On December 16, 2020, he signed a National Letter of Intent to play college football for the Boise State Broncos. [2] [3]

College career

In his first two collegiate seasons in 2021 and 2022, Hassanein appeared in 21 games and notched 18 tackles with two being for a loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble. [4] [5] [6] He had a breakout season in 2023, notching 53 tackles with 17 being for a loss, 12.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles for the Broncos. [1] [7] Hassanein was named first-team All-Mountain West Conference for 2023. [8] Heading into the 2024 season, he was named one of the Broncos team captains. [9] In week two of the 2024 season, Hassanein tallied a sack against Oregon. [10] In his final collegiate game, the 2024 Fiesta Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs, Hassanein made a sack and six tackles (three for loss). He finished the year with 48 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks, and was named first-team All-Mountain West Conference again for his senior season. [4] [11] On January 6, 2024, Hassanein declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. [12]

College statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesFumblesInterceptions
GPCmbSoloAstTFLSckFFFRYdsTDIntYdsTDPD
2021 Boise State 954100.000000000
2022 Boise State 12137622.010000000
2023 Boise State 145330231712.520000000
2024 Boise State 14482820169.501000000
Career 4911969503524.031000000

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		267 lb
(121 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.77 s1.70 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		27 reps
All values from NFL Combine [13] [14] [15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Van Buskirk, Emily (November 7, 2024). "Boise State Football: Ahmed Hassanein Embracing Both Egyptian Heritage & Cowboy Toughness". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Albano, Dan (December 16, 2020). "Football Signing Day: Loara's Ahmed Hassanein completes swift recruiting journey to sign with Boise State". Orange County Register. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Amundson, Lynsey (December 18, 2020). "Boise State football's recruit Ahmed Hassanein's journey from Egypt to Boise, "I didn't know anything about football"". KITTV.com. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Ahmed Hassanein". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ Counts, Ron. "A native of Egypt, this Boise State pass rusher rallied to put together 'special season'". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ Roberts, Rachel. "'I'm the kid who came from Egypt.' Boise State defensive lineman finding his groove". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  7. ↑ Counts, Ron. "Boise State's Hassanein wants to improve on gaudy sack numbers". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  8. ↑ Counts, Ron. "'I'm the same guy.' Boise State's standout pass rusher stays true to humble beginnings". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  9. ↑ Wustrow, John (July 31, 2024). "With team-first mentality, Hassanein strives to deliver strong senior season to Boise State". Idaho Press. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  10. ↑ Goodwin, Shaun. "'My brothers are eating': Boise State's Hassanein puts teammate achievements above his own". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  11. ↑ Lundeberg, Bob (December 27, 2024). "Boise State's Ahmed Hassanein accepts East-West Shrine Bowl invitation". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ Emplit, Kole (January 6, 2024). "Boise State's Ahmed Hassanein declares for NFL Draft". KMVT.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Ahmed Hassanein Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  14. ↑ "2025 NFL Combine Measurements by School: Heights, Weights, Hand Sizes, and More". CollegeFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Ahmed Hassanein College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
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