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Giovanni El-Hadi
IOLUDFA Projection

Giovanni El-Hadi

Michigan · Big Ten ·
#386
Overall Rank
#36
Pos Rank
54
Composite
1.88
RAS
Height
Weight
40-yd Dash
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Athletic Profile
Pass BlockRun BlockPowerTechniqueAwarenessAthleticism
Percentile Rankings
Pass Block
53AVG
Run Block
54AVG
Power
52AVG
Technique
51AVG
Awareness
54AVG
Athleticism
20BELOW
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
54
Floor Grade
46
Executive Summary

Giovanni El-Hadi projects as an undrafted free agent priority with potential for practice squad development rather than immediate NFL contribution. A Michigan product who graded out at 54/99, El-Hadi shows the functional strength and positional commitment expected of interior linemen but lacks the athletic profile or dominant tape required to command draft capital. Teams seeking depth at guard or center with upside in a developmental window should target him as a UDFA, though his ceiling appears limited to reserve/backup roles.

⚠ Risk Factors

El-Hadi's measurables likely project below position averages for NFL guards or centers, with concerning athleticism markers that suggest he'll face uphill battles in pass protection at the professional level. His competition level—while Big Ten—doesn't feature multiple All-Pro caliber interior defenders, raising questions about how he'll perform against elite nose tackles and penetrating 3-techniques in the NFL. Limited tape variance and absence of standout performances against premier opposing fronts suggest a modest ceiling without substantial scheme fit and development resources.

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