After sticking in the Power Four for the first four selections of the NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions finally reached into the Group of Five talent pool. Detroit addressed its EDGE need with Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein. Here are five things to know about the newest Lions EDGE.

The Detroit Lions selected Boise State EDGE Ahmed Hassanein with the No. 196 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Saturday was a special day for Boise State defensive tackle Ahmed Hassanein. The Detroit Lions selected Hassanein in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he immediately made his dedication to the franchise very clear.