
Francis Mauigoa, a top tackle prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, received a medical all-clear after a recheck for a mild back concern. He started 42 consecutive games for the Miami Hurricanes and is a potential pick for the Arizona Cardinals, who hold the third overall selection.
Things are all clear for Miami tackle prospect Francis Mauigoa. He went to Indianapolis for a medical recheck to look at a mild concern with his back that he had late in the season. According to NFL Media's Mike Garafolo, everything came through clear with no new issues or concerns.
"Mauigoa met/visited with teams in the top third of the first round, an sign of his confidence any concerns would be satisfied," he noted in his post sosical media.
Mauigoa did not miss a game in 2025 for the national champion runner-up Miami Hurricanes and started 42 consecutive games to end his college career. He experienced some mild discomfort late last season.
The Arizona Cardinals are among the teams who could draft him. He is considered by many to be the top tackle prospect in the draft. Arizona has the third overall pick in the first round.
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Francis Mauigoa had a mild concern with his back that he experienced late in the season, but he received a medical all-clear after a recheck.
Francis Mauigoa started 42 consecutive games during his college career with the Miami Hurricanes.
The Arizona Cardinals, who hold the third overall pick in the first round, are among the teams likely to draft Francis Mauigoa.



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