Michigan football OL Giovanni El-Hadi to return for 2025 season

Michigan Wolverines football offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi will return for his fifth season in Ann Arbor in 2025, he announced on Instagram. El-Hadi has one year of eligibility remaining.

The 6-foot-5, 310-pounder has appeared in 43 games, including 32 on the offensive line with 16 starts, during his career. He opened all 13 games at right guard in 2024.

“First and foremost, I want to express all glory and honor is to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” El-Hadi wrote in his social media post.

“He has blessed me with the ability and the opportunity to play football.

“I am truly grateful for the support of my family, coaches and most of all, God, throughout my journey. With one year of eligibility remaining, I have made the decision to return to Michigan for my final season and help bring home another national championship.

“I am completely dedicated to this team, this university and to giving my all on the field, trusting that God will guide us every step of the way.”

After serving as a backup for three seasons, El-Hadi got his chance to start in 2024. He totaled 744 offensive snaps, and registered a 66.8 overall PFF grade. El-Hadi recorded a 76.0 PFF mark in pass blocking, allowing 9 pressures and 2 sacks. He was named All-Big Ten honorable mention by the coaches and media.

El-Hadi had starting experience prior to this past season, though. He opened two games at left guard in 2022,

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