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The Detroit Lions are ready to go on a revenge tour in 2025. Detroit had an incredible 2024 season, winning 15 games and securing the NFC North title for the second consecutive season. Neither of those accomplishments have ever happened before in franchise history. The Lions even earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Unfortunately, they lost in the first round against a frisky Commanders team.
The Lions spent the offseason hard at work upgrading the roster. They made a handful of good moves during free agency. Detroit replaced Carlton Davis III with DJ Reed, signing him to a three-year contract. The Lions also brought in Roy Lopez from the Cardinals and re-signed several of their own players. Most notably, the brought back Derrick Barnes on a $25 million contract.
Nothing flashy, but solid moves that reinforced their depth on both sides of the football.
The Lions made several solid additions during the 2025 NFL Draft. Detroit did not follow the consensus draft boards, but they still managed to add several talented players.
Now the Lions have to see how these rookies can handle themselves during training camp and the preseason.
The media may not be high on Detroit’s draft class, but that does not mean they will be irrelevant during this fall. In fact, there are a few players who could surprise fans and become immediate contributors.
Below we will explore one Lions rookie who has the best chance to make an impact during the 2025 NFL season.
Ahmed Hassanein is probably the favorite draft pick by every Lions fans. And not just because he’s an edge rusher.
The Lions selected Hassanein in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hassanein has a fascinating story that is already making him a fan favorite.
Hassanein is the first Egyptian player to be drafted into the NFL in league history. He did not start playing American football until his teenage years and immediately became a coveted recruit.
Hassanein played college football at Boise State, where he developed his game and became a much better player. He broke out during his final two seasons at Boise State, putting up some shocking statistics for a player so new to football.
Hassanein logged 33 tackles for loss, 22 sacks, and two forced fumbles during his junior and senior seasons.
The NFL started taking notice after Hassanein put up an excellent performance at the NFL Combine. He even went viral for his excitement before running drills.
Now that you know a little more about Hassanein, let’s bring out attention back to the Lions.
Hassanein looks like the living embodiment of what the “grit” that Dan Campbell holds so dear. He eats, sleeps, and breathes football and has vision of one day becoming like Aaron Donald. Hassanein knows that is easier said than done, but it does not look like that will stop him from trying.
Hassanein is absolutely a...
