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

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.

First, Hassanei officially entered the National Football League ranks when the Detroit Lions made him pick No. 196 in the 2025 draft, selecting the defensive end in the sixth round Saturday.