Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi (58) against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: OG Giovanni El-Hadi, Michigan

Originally posted on New York Giants on SI
By Nick Falato | Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:00 PM ET

Giovanni El-Hadi, Guard

Height: 6’5
Weight: 315 lbs
Class: RS-Senior
School: Michigan
Hands: 10 ⅝”
Arm length: 32 ⅜”
Vertical: 28 ½”
Short-shuttle: 5.06s
Three-cone: 8.14s

A former four-star recruit out of Adlai Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where he was the third recruit from the state and the twelfth graded offensive tackle in the 2021 recruiting cycle. El-Hadi played 1,679 career snaps, 1,002 at left guard and 676 at right guard – all during the 2024 season.

He allowed 23 pressures and five sacks through his time at Michigan. El-Hadi was a part of the offensive line that won the Joe Moore Award at Michigan and he is a National Champion, as well as a Third-Team All-Big-Ten selection (2025). He was in attendance at the East-West Shrine Game in January.

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Strengths

Tall guard with excellent – thick – build
Thick extremities
Good footwork in pass protection & run game
Excellent power into contact
Devastating down blocks to clear pathways in Power/Gap
Solid ability to pull – good kick-out strength
Combo blocks well – hip-to-hip and drive through
When he stays low – he generates excellent force into contact
Keeps feet churning through blocks
Tight pass protection technique
Massive hands
Hands are STRONG – clamps on and controls
Active in pass protection, stays light on his feet
Excellent play strength
Plays with elite competitive toughness
Was a team captain

Weaknesses

A bit stiff
Athletic limitations
Change of direction and fluidity is below-average
Lateral explosiveness is below-average
Range/location ability at the second level leaves some to be desired
Could do a better job handling counter moves

Summary

Giovanni El-Hadi is a massive people-mover who can play either guard position. Strength, power, anchoring ability, and massive hands that allow him to glue to defenders are some of El-Hadi’s calling cards.

He does possess some athletic limitations, but he stays light on his feet when mirroring in pass protection, while possessing the strength to create holes in the run game. El-Hadi could be a solid developmental pick for New York to consider on day three.

GRADE: 5.99

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