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Before Ahmed Hassanein became a game-wrecker in the Mountain West, he experienced a football journey unlike any other. Hassanein was born in the United States and moved to Egypt with his dad when he was 6 years old, while his half-brother stayed in America. About 10 years later, Hassanein’s half-brother, who became a high school football coach and teacher, suggested he join him back in America. Hassanein made the move and began playing football. Hassanein was clearly athletic.

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Shavon Revel Jr. was ready to prove himself as a first-round prospect going into the 2024 season. That’s where some NFL Draft experts believed the East Carolina cornerback could end up going. But after appearing in just three games – and playing exceptionally – Revel’s season was cut short due to a knee injury. Revel said at the NFL Combine that he was on track to begin participating in team activities by this summer.

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Harold Fannin Jr. took a moment. The star Bowling Green tight end had just been posed with a question which could’ve been answered in countless ways. He was asked, if he were to point to a particular game in his career that shows what he’s capable of, which game would he pick. He pointed out his performances against Arkansas State in Bowling Green’s bowl game this past season – 17 catches for 213 yards and a touchdown – and then-ranked Texas A&M – eight receptions for 145 yards and a score.

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At this year’s NFL Combine, Upton Stout was asked if he prefers to make a six-yard tackle for loss or an interception. The Western Kentucky defensive back didn’t give a straightforward answer right away. “At corner, I’d say the pick. As a nickel, a TFL is great, too,” Stout said. “But I’ll take the pick to get the ball back to the offense.”The position that Stout would be best at is up for debate, so his approach to that question was interesting. He’s thinking about things from both perspectives.

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Bilhal Kone played for three different schools over the past four years. All along, he was motivated to prove what he could do. Kone is a member of a first-generation American family. His mother is from Ivory Coast in West Africa. Making that move and beginning a new life wasn’t easy, he said, but it instilled a work ethic in him. And his time at Western Michigan only reinforced those values.