New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami

Francis Mauigoa, OT

Height: 6’5 ½”
Weight: 329 lbs
Class: Junior
School: Miami
Hands: 10 ⅝”
Arm length: 33 ¼”

A former five-star recruit out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, but he’s originally from Ili’Ili, American Samoa. Mauigoa was the second ranked recruit in Florida and the second offensive tackle during the 2023 recruiting cycle. ESPN ranked Mauioga as the fifth player nationally. He was included in Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List in 2023.

Mauioga started three years at right tackle for the Hurricanes (2,801 snaps), and allowed just 15 pressures and two sacks in 2025. In total, he allowed 57 pressures and eight sacks through his college career, while committing 21 penalties. Mauigoa was a Consensus All-American in 2025 and a Second-team All-ACC selection in 2024.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) walks off the field after the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Strengths

Excellent size with elite weight/girth
Broad chest/shoulders – very dense
Massive mittens attached to his arms (85th percentile hands)
Very good athlete – asset with his explosiveness and closing burst
Very fluid with solid change of direction skills
Insanely strong grip strength
Elite ability to gain chest and match up arc
Light on his feet to mirror/match
Aggressive & quick jump/45-set in pass protection
Varies pass sets and approach – can attack/be patience
Authoritative outside arm punch in PP
Looks for work and eliminates in PP
Excellent anchor
Tight upper body run blocking mechanics – fit inside, will take you for a ride
Excellent footwork on the LOS in run game
Elite foot churn into contact
High football IQ in zone blocking
Successful and effective at the backside scoop of the 3T
Swivels hips to hinge and create seal
Excellent balance when engaged in zone on the move
Good puller into space for Power/Gap
Smart/firm contact on first level to climb when over bubble
Very good force into contact (OG/TE)
Excellent in space at the second level
Excellent finishing ability in space
Devastating power – elite down blocker to play-side of power gap
Elite torque and core strength unlocked when engaged
Elite play strength

Weaknesses

Short arms (19th percentile for guard)
Lack of length hinders first contact
Has overset vs. wide rushers – left inside open to counter moves
Only played RT in college

Summary

Francis Mauigoa is an excellent right tackle with a dense – powerful – frame and light feet, with very good explosiveness and surprising fluidity.

Mauigoa is crisp with his pass sets and varies his approach, with a devastatingly effective outside hand punch that gains control of the opponent’s chest – once that happens, best of luck! Mauigoa’s toughness and overall play strength are elite, and most tackles don’t possess his size + feather feet combination.

Mauigoa is a high IQ blocker up front, constantly adjusting to pre/post snap defensive movement, while equipped to adjust to moving targets in space – his athletic ability is surprising when on the move.

He can pull, does well in COMBO situations, can back-side scoop, or eliminate the front-side with down blocks; while also climbing well and erasing the pursuing linebackers.

If Mauigoa had 35-inch arms, he would be discussed more consistently in the top-five, rather than one who MAY be selected there.

The re-signing of Jermaine Eluemunor shouldn’t preclude the Giants from exploring Mauigoa, for the veteran has the versatility to play inside. Yes, the Giants have other issues, but if they want to get smart, tough, and dependable in the trenches, then Mauigoa would be a wise selection at five.

GRADE: 6.78

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