Lions Draft Pick Ahmed Hassanein Gets Engaged After Being Selected
April 26, 2025, will forever be etched in Ahmed Hassanein’s memory—not just as the day he made it to the NFL, but also as the day he proposed to his girlfriend.
The Detroit Lions chose the former Boise State defensive end with the 196th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. But the excitement didn’t stop there. Moments after receiving the life-changing call, Hassanein took a knee and asked his girlfriend to marry him.
Hassanein also caught fans’ attention with a fiery exchange during his draft call with Lions head coach Dan Campbell. In a moment that has since gone viral—racking up over 350,000 views on X—he passionately told Campbell, “Coach, I’ll die for you. I’ll die on that field. I swear I will.”
In addition to joining the NFL, Hassanein made history as the first Egyptian player ever drafted into the league. Over his final two seasons at Boise State, he recorded an impressive 22 sacks, solidifying his reputation as a relentless pass rusher.
