2026 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals hosted Miami OT Francis Mauigoa

TL;DR

The Arizona Cardinals hosted Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa for a top-30 visit ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. This visit was previously unreported and adds to the Cardinals' list of potential first-round selections.

Key points

Arizona Cardinals hosted Francis Mauigoa for a visit
Mauigoa is an offensive tackle from Miami
The visit was part of the top-30 prospects allowed by NFL rules

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The period for prospects to have official visits to NFL teams is over. The Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the league were able to host up to 30 prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL draft.

Many have been reported.

One notable player the Cardinals could select in the first round had a visit that previously went unreported.

PHNX Cardinals reported that the Cardinals hosted Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa in a top-30 visit.

Mauigoa is largely regarded as the best tackle prospect in the draft, and he has often been projected to be selected by the Cardinals with the third overall pick in the draft.

He is over 6-5 and weighs 329 pounds with 33 1/4-inch arms. He was a three-year starter at right tackle for Miami and was a team captain in 2025.

He is one of the top candidates for the Cardinals to draft in the first round.

The NFL draft begins next Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET from Pittsburgh.

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Q&A

Who is Francis Mauigoa and why is he significant for the 2026 NFL draft?

Francis Mauigoa is an offensive tackle from Miami, considered a notable prospect for the 2026 NFL draft, potentially being selected in the first round.

What is a top-30 visit in the context of the NFL draft?

A top-30 visit allows NFL teams to host up to 30 draft prospects for interviews and evaluations before the draft.

Which teams hosted prospects for the 2026 NFL draft?

All NFL teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, hosted up to 30 prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL draft.