Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi (58) celebrates with tight end Colston Loveland (18) after Loveland caught a pass in the end zone for a two-point conversion on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines defeated the Spartans 24-17. (Jake May | MLive.com)

The offensive line is a big area of focus for the Michigan football team this offseason, and getting a starter to come back is big. Giovanni El-Hadi has a lot of experience, and he earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors this season. He was a very important player on offense and that experience is needed next year.

Michigan football has been more active in the transfer portal this year than perhaps any other, but some of the names of those who have come to Ann Arbor aren’t necessarily as well-known as what we’ve seen other teams get.

El-Hadi would go on to become a role player for Michigan in 2023 before starting at right guard for the Wolverines this past season in 2024. The Wolverines have made moves to bols

The Michigan football team lost offensive lineman Jeff Persi to the transfer portal on Wednesday. Persi has been with the Wolverines since the 2020 season and was a graduate student during the 2024 year.