Hesham Ismail

College career Ismail was a four-year letterman for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida from 1988 to 1991. He played in 44 games, starting the final 22, during his college career. Ismail majored in exercise and sports science. He officially signed with the team on July 14, 1992. He was waived on August 25, 1992.

Ismail signed with the Houston Oilers on June 9, 1993. He was cut on August 19, 1993.

Ismail was signed by the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League in April 1994. He spent the first three weeks of the 1994 season on injured reserve. On June 27, 1994, it was reported that Ismail had signed with the Baltimore Colts of the Canadian Football League. However, he ended up failing his physical with the Colts due to a hamstring injury he suffered while with the Storm. Ismail returned to the Storm afterwards and finished the 1994 season with them. Overall, he played in nine games for the Storm that year, recording eight solo tackles, two assisted tackles, and one fumble recovery. He was an offensive lineman/defensive lineman during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.

Ismail played for the Scottish Claymores of the World League of American Football in 1995 and was listed as an offensive guard.