Lions Got Smoked, But This Rookie? He Showed OUT.
Okay, yeah — the Lions got rolled by the Chargers, 31–7, in the Hall of Fame Game. Not exactly the kind of start fans dream about. But don’t let that final score fool you — rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein just put everyone on notice.
The 23-year-old out of Boise State made a name for himself right before halftime, blowing up a Chargers run and finishing the play with a fired-up celebration that screamed: “Remember my name.” The guy looked like he’d been waiting his whole life for that moment — and honestly, he kinda has.
Hassanein, a sixth-round pick, didn’t just show flashes. He brought the energy, the hustle, and the mindset. Fans on social media were hyped. One called him a “Grade A Football Psycho” — and meant it as the highest compliment. Another dubbed him a “high-motor monster.”
The play made its rounds online, with clips getting reposted left and right. Even Lions beat reporters were talking about his “celly” (celebration dance) like it was a whole event.
And the dude? He got emotional. “I cried at the beginning of the game,” he admitted afterward. “Just couldn’t believe I made it here.” Hassanein isn’t just balling — he’s also the first player of Egyptian heritage ever drafted into the NFL. Big moment. Big history.
Lions fans may not have gotten the win, but they definitely found someone worth rooting for.
Next up: the Lions take on the Falcons on August 8. Keep your eyes peeled — #91 might just steal the show again.
Detroit’s Defense? Missing. Rookie’s Swagger? Fully Activated.
