Where is Ahmed Hassanein from?

Last Modified Apr 3, 2025 06:30 GMT
​Ahmed Hassanein hometown
​Ahmed Hassanein Source: Getty

​Ahmed Hassanein has been an edge defender for Boise State University since 2021. Throughout his college career, he played in 40 games, recording 119 tackles (69 solo), 35 tackles for loss, 24 sacks, and three forced fumbles. In 2023, he had a breakout season, achieving 12.5 sacks, which ranked sixth in Boise State's single-season records. That same year, he was selected as a First-Team All-Mountain West Conference player. For the 2024 season, he was named team captain and received First-Team All-Mountain West honors again, along with an Honorable Mention All-America from the College Football Network. (via Boise State Broncos roster)

On January 6, 2024, Hassanein announced his decision to enter the 2025 NFL Draft on Instagram (@ahmedhassanein91). At the NFL Scouting Combine, he ran a 4.77-second 40-yard dash, recorded a 32.5-inch vertical jump, and posted a 1.7-second 10-yard split. With a prospect grade of 5.69, he is projected as a bottom-of-the-roster or practice squad candidate at the next level. His Next Gen Stats score of 6 places him in the "average" category, according to the NFL's official website.

​Ahmed Hassanein's hometown

Ahmed Hassanein was born in the United States and, at the age of six, moved to Cairo, Egypt, to live with his father. In 2018, he relocated to Anaheim, California, to live with his half-brother, Cory Besch, a football coach who encouraged him to try the sport, as he mentioned in an interview on The Rich Eisen Show. Ahmed attended Loara High School, where he was rated as a three-star recruit.

Ahmed Hassanein's birthplace

Ahmed Hassanein was born in Orange County, US, and moved to Egypt at around age 6. Hassanein participated in national CrossFit competitions in Egypt, according to the Orange County Register feature about Ahmed Hassanein.

FAQ on Ahmed Hassanein

A. Ahmed Hassanein attended Loara High School in Anaheim, California.

A. Ahmed Hassanein attended Boise State University, where he played for the Broncos football team.

A. Ahmed Hassanein is 6 feet 2 inches (190.5 cm) tall, according to the NFL's official site.

A. Ahmed Hassanein plays as a defensive end. 

A. Hassanein was a top-ranked CrossFit athlete in Egypt before transitioning to football.

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