Ahmed Hassanein: From Egypt to the Detroit Lions Pick #196

A Journey Of Determination & Passion: The Egyptian Warrior Is Now A Lion!

The Early Days

Ahmed was born in the United States but moved to Egypt with his mother at the age of six, leaving behind his mother and older brother, Cory. Growing up in Egypt, Ahmed faced significant challenges, including a language barrier, as he only spoke English while everyone around him spoke Arabic. Over the next ten years, he learned Arabic and i…