Hassan Shamsid-Deen

College career Shamsid-Deen was a three-year letterman for the NC State Wolfpack of North Carolina State University from 1995 to 1997. He led the team in interceptions all three seasons, with two in 1995, four in 1996, and four in 1997. Shamsid-Deen announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 1999 NFL draft. He later graduated from NC State with a sociology degree. He was released on August 25, 1998.

Shamsid-Deen was selected by the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe in the 16th round of the 1999 draft. He was cut by the Claymores on April 4, 1999.

Shamsid-Deen signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League in early May 1999. On June 18, 1999, it was reported that Shamsid-Deen suffered a quadriceps injury. He was released in late June 1999.

Shamsid-Deen joined the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League (AFL) late in the 1999 season. He also appeared in the team's playoff loss to the Albany Firebirds. Shamsid-Deen appeared in 13 games for the Rampage in 2000, totaling 31 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, four interceptions, 17 pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and three kick returns for 66 yards.

On October 30, 2000, Shamsid-Deen was also selected by the Orlando Rage in the 51st round, with the 404th overall pick, of the XFL draft. He was moved to the practice squad on February 20. Overall, he played in eight games for the Rage in 2001.

On December 5, 2001, Shamsid-Deen was selected by the Dallas Desperados of the AFL in an expansion draft. He signed with the team on January 29, 2002.

Personal life Shamsid-Deen's brother Muhammad Shamsid-Deen also played football.