Ahmed Hassanein's Unforgettable Day: Drafted by Lions and Proposed
Ahmed Hassanein made history as the first Egyptian drafted into the NFL and proposed to his girlfriend.

Ahmed Hassanein had an extraordinary day on April 26, 2025.
The Detroit Lions picked him as the 196th in the draft. He's the first Egyptian in the NFL. After the call, he proposed to his girlfriend. His passionate promise to the coach gained attention, and the call clip has over 350,000 views. He had 22 sacks in his final two seasons at Boise State.