Miami OT Francis Mauigoa: 2026 NFL Draft profile, latest mock predictions

Francis Mauigoa went to the Miami Hurricanes as a five-star prospect back in 2022 and hasn't moved around. Unlike many players in this era of college football, Mauigoa has been successful three-year captain coming up under Mario Cristobal and his staff.  

The first-team Associated Press All-American, ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner (top OL) and first-team All-ACC started all 16 games at right tackle. He's built for the next level as a projected top-ten pick. 

Here’s a look at the latest NFL Draft projections and profile for Mauigoa.

Latest NFL Draft Projections

Jordan Reid (ESPN): No. 3, Arizona Cardinals 

Mel Kiper (ESPN): No. 10, New York Giants

Chad Reuter (NFL): No. 5, New York Giants

Eric Edholm (NFL): No. 9, Kansas City Chiefs

Francis Mauigoa NFL Draft Profile (NFL's Lance Zierlein)

"Highly touted prospect who met expectations as a durable three-year starter at right tackle. Mauigoa has a guard's broad build, but he moves like a tackle in pass sets. He’s highly experienced with an impressive football IQ that pops on tape. He has good contact balance and a strong core. He delivers firm first contact but excessive leaning diminishes not only his leverage and sustain as a run blocker but also his ability to deal with spin counters when protecting.

"He’s good at trapping rushers at the turn and can smother their momentum. He has the footwork, anchor and punch timing to diversify his pass-set approach. He works with an innate feel for pocket depth and is rarely out-paced to the top by speed. Mauigoa has a high ceiling but the leaning must be eradicated. He’ll be an early starter at right tackle but a move to guard could be on the table in the future."

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