El-Hadi: Michigan's Powerful Guard for NFL Draft

0:00It's March 24. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Michigan's Giovanni El-Hadi stands out as a 6-foot-5, 315-pound guard entering the NFL draft. A red shirt senior, he brings versatility after playing both left and right guard spots during his college career. He logged over 1,600 snaps total, mostly in the 2024 season, and showed up at the East West Shrine Bowl in January. Coming out of high school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, he was a four-star recruit, ranked as the third best from his state and 12th nationally. Among offensive tackles in the 2021 class. On the field, he allowed just 23 pressures and 5 sacks across his time with the Wolverines. Fans and scouts appreciate his role on a top offensive line that snagged the Joe Moore Award, plus he helped Michigan win a national title and earned. Third team all big 10 honors in 2025. As a team captain, he displayed real grit and leadership. His strengths

1:02shine through with massive hands, explosive power on downblocks, and solid footwork in both past protection and the run game. He anchors well and stays active, but he has some stiffness and below average lateral quickness that limit his range against speedy defenders. Overall, El-Hadi looks like a day-three pick, who could develop into a reliable people mover inside, using his size and toughness to pave lanes and hold the point of attack.