Mizzou added to its offensive line Friday night, plucking a vet with 4 years of Big Ten experience from the transfer portal.
Former Michigan offensive lineman Dominick Giudice announced his commitment to the Tigers on social media. He entered the transfer portal earlier this month and quickly set up visits to Nebraska, Missouri, Maryland, and South Carolina. He’ll transfer to Mizzou with 2 years of eligibility remaining.
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Committed! #MIZ🐯
Proverbs 18:16: “A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men” pic.twitter.com/iBt1MEETl5
— Dominick Giudice (@domgiudice56) December 21, 2024
The 6-foot-4, 310-pound lineman signed with Michigan out of the 2021 class and began his career as a defensive lineman. He moved over to the offensive line in 2022 and started 5 times at center for the Wolverines in 2024.
He has played primarily at center throughout his career but has also seen snaps at guard. Pro Football Focus gave him a 72.3 grade in pass protection this past season and a 53.9 grade as a run-blocker. He allowed 5 quarterback pressures in 154 pass-pro snaps.
Giudice becomes the third offensive transfer to commit to coach Eli Drinkwitz for the 2025 season, joining former Mississippi State wide receiver Kevin Coleman and former Louisiana-Monroe running back Ahmad Hardy.
The Tigers might not be done on the line either. Mizzou will say goodbye to 3 of its 5 starters on the offensive line after the season. Left tackle Marcus Bryant and right guard Cam’Ron Johnson are out of eligibility, and right tackle Armand Membou has declared for the NFL Draft.
Giudice could come in and compete for the open right guard spot, or he could challenge Connor Tollison for the center job. Depending on what the staff decides to do with Cayden Green — keep him at guard or kick him to tackle — Giudice could also factor in at left guard. His versatility along the interior of the line will help.
