Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State
Size:
Height: 6023
Weight: 267
Arm: 32 ¼”
Hand: 9”
Accomplishments:
First-Team All-Mountain West (2024, 2023)
“Ahmed Hassanein is a powerful and high-effort pass rusher with a blend of explosiveness, power, and technique that makes him a legitimate challenger for a key rotational role at the next level.”
Strengths:
Closing speed
Play strength
Hands
Effort
Discipline vs. run
Concerns:
Twitch
Bend
Counters
Pass-rush repertoire
Film Analysis:
The first FBS football player from Egypt, Ahmed Hassanein is a powerful and high-effort pass rusher with a blend of explosiveness, power, and technique that makes him a legitimate challenger for a key rotational role at the next level.
As a pass rusher, Hassanein possesses a good first step and his ability to convert speed to power stands out, routinely bullying opposing tackles by getting underneath their pads. He has an effective rip move and has flashed the ability to counter inside when tackles overcommit to his outside rush. His motor runs hot and he plays with an aggressive, relentless demeanor that helps him generate sacks even when initially stalled. Plays a physical brand of football that will wear on tackles as a game progresses.
Against the run, Hassanein holds his own due to good play strength but primarily wins due to his understanding of leverage. He utilizes his hands well to disengage from blocks and maintains good gap integrity, rarely getting washed out of plays. Sets a firm edge, forcing ball-carriers inside, and showcases outstanding pursuit speed to chase down plays down the line of scrimmage.
Concerns remain about his overall athletic profile, flexibility, and bend as a rusher. Hassanein doesn’t consistently corner as tightly as the elites in the class, which, at times, can limit his ability to finish plays when working around the arc. Additionally, his pass-rush arsenal could be more diverse. While he wins with power, adding a speed asset to his game, along with more refined counter moves, would make him a more well-rounded threat.
Overall, Hassanein has the traits and production to be a solid contributor at the next level as a hybrid front defender. His first step, play strength, relentless motor, and read-and-react ability against the run showcase a floor as a rotational defender early in his career.
Prospect Projection: Day 3 — Scheme Specific Contributor
Written By: Ryan Fowler
Exposures: Oregon (2024), Penn State (2024), Utah State (2024), Washington State (2024)
