Alessandro Lorenzetti has been traded to the Baylor Bears in a significant roster shift that’s turning heads across college football circles. The Canadian defensive lineman, who spent three seasons with the Michigan Wolverines without recording any in-game action, announced his commitment to Baylor on May 9, 2025, seeking a fresh opportunity to make his mark finally.
With the transfer portal continuing to reshape program futures nationwide, Lorenzetti’s move represents the challenges faced by depth players at powerhouse programs and the potential for rebirth at a new school. Standing at an imposing 6’6″ and 285 pounds, the former Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week brings size and versatility to a Baylor program looking to build on last season’s success.
Michigan Wolverines Lineman Alessandro Lorenzetti Transfers to Baylor Bears With Two Years Of Eligibility Remaining
Originally recruited as an offensive lineman before transitioning to defense during his time in Ann Arbor, Lorenzetti never broke through into the Wolverines’ game day rotation. Despite three years on the roster, including a redshirt season in 2022, the Canadian prospect remained on the sidelines throughout Michigan’s campaigns.
Michigan DL transfer Alessandro Lorenzetti has committed to Baylor, his agents tell @SWiltfong_ and I https://t.co/wMrfFrcNOy pic.twitter.com/44ChcoOf9h
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) May 9, 2025
Lorenzetti joins Baylor’s spring transfer class, which already includes cornerback Caldra Williford and nose tackle Adonis Friloux. His arrival bolsters a transfer class currently ranked 16th nationally, highlighting Baylor head coach Dave Aranda’s aggressive approach to roster management following the team’s impressive turnaround from a disappointing 3-9 season in 2023 to 8-5 last year.
The timing of Lorenzetti’s transfer coincides with significant movement in Michigan’s program, which has seen 30 players exit via the portal this offseason alone. While bringing in 15 transfers themselves, the Wolverines’ high turnover rate reflects the continuing evolution of roster management in modern college football’s transfer portal era.
For Baylor, Lorenzetti represents a low-risk and potentially high-reward addition. His combination of Big Ten pedigree, remaining eligibility, and physical tools makes him an intriguing developmental prospect. Under Aranda’s defensive expertise, Lorenzetti might finally find the opportunity to transform his practice potential into game-day production.
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College football analysts will be watching closely to see if Lorenzetti can capitalize on this second chance. After years of waiting in the shadows at Michigan, the path to meaningful playing time appears clearer at Baylor, making this transfer one of the more interesting developmental stories to follow in the upcoming season.
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