The Detroit Lions finally indulged their fans, taking an edge rusher in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The team picked Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein with the No. 196 overall selection.

During his four years with the Broncos, Hassanein collected 24 sacks and 35 tackles for loss. Most of his production came in his final two seasons, when he emerged as a regular starter at the Mountain West Conference power.

Not long before Hassanein came aboard, the Lions snagged LSU guard Miles Frazier with the No. 171 overall choice in the fifth round following a trade with the New England Patriots that allowed them to move up 11 spots.

The Lions began their draft by selecting Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams in the first round. They then bolstered their offense on Day 2 by trading up to pick Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the second round and Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa in the third.

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