Giants' Francis Mauigoa expressed his commitment to new QB Jaxson Dart, stating he's 'ready to die' for him. Mauigoa was selected 10th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Giants' Francis Mauigoa says he's 'ready to die' for new QB Jaxson Dart
An offensive lineman is expected to give his all for his quarterback.
No need to remind Francis Mauigoa.
Shortly after the New York Giants selected the Miami (Fla.) offensive tackle at 10th overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Mauigoa professed his loyalty to Giants second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart.
“I’ll die for this (expletive),” he told ESPN. “I’m ready to die for you, man. A lot of things just happened, but I’m ready to die for you, bro.”
A three-year starter for the Hurricanes, Mauigoa was part of the team that reached the national title game in 2025. The America Samoa native checked in at 6-foot-5 and 329 pounds at the combine in March.
Mauigoa is the first Miami offensive lineman to be picked in the first round since Ereck Flowers was selected with the ninth pick in the 2015 draft – also a Giants’ selection.
New York fans are hoping Mauigoa pans out better than his Flowers, who was traded halfway through his fourth season with the team.
Earlier in the draft, the New York Giants used their first selection of the first round – fifth overall – to pick edge rusher Arvell Reese from Ohio State.
The Giants gained the 10th pick thanks to a trade April 18 with the Cincinnati Bengals that sent defensive-line cornerstone Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati.
Concerns about Mauigoa’s back popped up during the pre-draft process, but the Giants – now led by first-year head coach John Harbaugh – hired Adam Bennett as head athletic trainer this offseason, a role he previously held since 2023 at Miami, where he would have treated Mauigoa.
Francis Mauigoa stated he is 'ready to die' for new quarterback Jaxson Dart, showcasing his loyalty.
Francis Mauigoa was selected 10th overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jaxson Dart is the second-year quarterback for the New York Giants.
Francis Mauigoa plays as an offensive tackle for the New York Giants.

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The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.
See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.
Above, A detailed view of the stage showing a still of Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana on screen after being selected first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
David Bailey of Texas Tech poses after being selected second overall pick by the New York Jets during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected third overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Carnell Tate of Ohio State poses after being selected fourth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Arvell Reese of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fifth overall pick by the New York Giants during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.
See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.
Above, A detailed view of the stage showing a still of Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana on screen after being selected first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.
See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.
Above, A detailed view of the stage showing a still of Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana on screen after being selected first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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David Bailey of Texas Tech poses after being selected second overall pick by the New York Jets during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected third overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Carnell Tate of Ohio State poses after being selected fourth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Arvell Reese of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fifth overall pick by the New York Giants during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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