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Grading the Giants' pick of Francis Mauigoa in the 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The New York Giants selected Francis Mauigoa in the 2026 NFL Draft. This article evaluates the implications and potential impact of this choice.
Key points
- New York Giants selected Francis Mauigoa
- Mauigoa plays as an offensive lineman
- Focus on strengthening offensive line
- Implications for the Giants' future strategy
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Grading the Giants' pick of Francis Mauigoa in the 2026 NFL Draft
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Grading the Giants' pick of Francis Mauigoa in the 2026 NFL Draft
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Grading the Giants' pick of Francis Mauigoa in the 2026 NFL Draft
(Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
The Giants selected Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa with the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Let's break down how Big Blue did on Day 1...
Receiver was what the Giants wanted. There are concerns on whether or not Malik Nabers will be ready for the opener. Calvin Austin, Darnell Mooney and Darius Slayton hardly instill fear in an opponent.
But Carnell Tate went fourth (Titans) and Jordyn Tyson eighth (Saints). So the Giants got creative in helping their young quarterback, fortifying those in front of him. Mauigoa will step in as the team's starting right guard, joining a line that includes Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan, John Michael Schmitz and Jermaine Eluemunor.
Most sources SNY touched base with believed Mauigoa to be the best lineman in this class. He can play tackle or guard – he has start-for-decade-plus potential. The issue is a back injury that crept up during the pre-draft process. One team SNY touched base with, who evaluated him extensively, said they felt his back "should be fine," but couldn't say for certain. It worried them enough that they stopped considering him Top 5.
The Giants, clearly, have no issue with the back. They might have the steal of the draft if they're right.
GRADE: B+
Q&A
What position does Francis Mauigoa play?
Francis Mauigoa plays as an offensive lineman.
How did the Giants' pick of Francis Mauigoa impact their draft strategy?
The selection of Francis Mauigoa reflects the Giants' focus on strengthening their offensive line for future seasons.
What are the expectations for Francis Mauigoa in the NFL?
Expectations for Francis Mauigoa include becoming a key contributor to the Giants' offensive line and helping improve their overall performance.