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Giants Draft Mauigoa: New Offensive Line Beast

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The New York Giants selected Francis Mauigoa, a 20-year-old, 65 329 lbs offensive lineman from Miami, with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Known for his durability and strength, Mauigoa started all 42 games for the Hurricanes, earning first-team All-America honors as a junior. Hes praised for his run blocking skills and solid pass protection. Some scouts suggest he might be better suited at guard in the pros. Giants fans can expect a durable force to bolster their ground game.

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Giants Draft Mauigoa: New Offensive Line Beast

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Giants Draft Mauigoa: New Offensive Line Beast. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 24th. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The New York Giants Grab Miami Right Tackle Francis Maui Goa with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. At just 20 years old, this 6 foot 5 and a half, 329 pound beast from American Samoa became the second offensive lineman. Off the board in Round 1. Maui Goa started all 42 games over three seasons for the Hurricanes, earning first team all America honors as a junior in 2025. He snagged the Jacobs blocking trophy as the top lineman in the ACC, the first Miami player to do that since 2005. From an athletic family, his parents both played volleyball and his older brother Francisco got picked in the 5th round by the Jets last year as a Daya, linebacker. No wonder this guy's built like a tank. He never missed a game due to injury. Scouts rave about his run blocking, where he shines with strong hands and a mauling style,

though past protection is solid too, allowing just 8. Sacks total and only 3 over his last 2 years. Some think his skills fit best at guard in the pros, not tackle, Giants fans, get ready? This durable force could lock down the line for years, boosting that ground game right away.

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