The Detroit Lions selected Boise State EDGE Ahmed Hassanein with their 6th-round pick in this year's draft. The Lions entered the draft with a significant need for pass rushers, and added some depth to that spot with the 6'2, 267-pound Hassanein. He's also the first Egyptian to ever be taken in the NFL Draft.

Ahmed Hassanein qualifies for the NFL's International Pathways Program because he was raised in Egypt and played just 2 years of high school football.

Hassanein will continue to not count against the roster until the Lions make their 53-man roster cuts. If Hassanein makes the team, he will then count against the 53-man roster. If Hassanein is waived and clears waivers, he can sign to any team’s practice squad without counting against the 16-man practice squad roster limit.