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Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of Ahmed Hassanein

All offseason, fans of the Detroit Lions have been begging the team to sign or draft a defensive end to help the defensive line. Despite drafting defensive tackle Tyleik Williams in the first round, fans still wanted an edge, and finally, their prayers have been answered.

In the sixth round at pick 196 in the 2025 NFL Draft, Lions general manager Brad Holmes drafted Ahmed Hassanein, a defensive end out of Boise State. After three straight picks where the Lions traded up to get their guy, they stood pat in the sixth round and landed Hassanein to help their defensive line out some more.