| Boise State Broncos – No. 91 | |
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| Position | Defensive lineman |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 271 lb (123 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Loara (Anaheim, California) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ahmed Hassanein is an American football defensive end for the Boise State Broncos.
Early life and high school
Hassanein was born in the United States and moved to Egypt at age six to live with his father in Cairo, where he participated in CrossFit, wrestling, boxing, and swimming. In 2018, he moved to Anaheim, California, to live with his brother, a football coach who convinced him to try the sport. "My brother saved me,” Hassanein later said. "I was in Egypt acting one way and my life and personality changed. I’ve been grinding and working. I’m blessed."
Hassanein attended Loara High School in Anaheim, where he was rated a three-star recruit. On December 16, 2020, he signed a National Letter of Intent to play college football for the Boise State Broncos.
College career
In his first two collegiate seasons in 2021 and 2022, Hassanein appeared in 21 games and notched 18 tackles with two being for a loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble. He had a breakout season in 2023, notching 53 tackles with 17 being for a loss, 12.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles for the Broncos. Hassanein was named first-team all-Mountain West Conference. Heading into the 2024 season, he was named one of the Broncos team captains. In week two of the 2024 season, Hassanein tallied a sack against Oregon.
References
- ^ Van Buskirk, Emily (November 7, 2024). "Boise State Football: Ahmed Hassanein Embracing Both Egyptian Heritage & Cowboy Toughness". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Albano, Dan (December 16, 2020). "Football Signing Day: Loara's Ahmed Hassanein completes swift recruiting journey to sign with Boise State". Orange County Register. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- Amundson, Lynsey (December 18, 2020). "Boise State football's recruit Ahmed Hassanein's journey from Egypt to Boise, "I didn't know anything about football"". KITTV.com. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- "Ahmed Hassanein". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- Counts, Ron. "A native of Egypt, this Boise State pass rusher rallied to put together 'special season'". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- Roberts, Rachel. "'I'm the kid who came from Egypt.' Boise State defensive lineman finding his groove". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- Counts, Ron. "Boise State's Hassanein wants to improve on gaudy sack numbers". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- Counts, Ron. "'I'm the same guy.' Boise State's standout pass rusher stays true to humble beginnings". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- Wustrow, John (July 31, 2024). "With team-first mentality, Hassanein strives to deliver strong senior season to Boise State". Idaho Press. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- Goodwin, Shaun. "'My brothers are eating': Boise State's Hassanein puts teammate achievements above his own". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.