Mauigoa's Back Check: Cardinals' Draft Fit Unchanged

0:00On April 8th, the Arizona Cardinals hold the third overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and mock-drafts keep linking them to Miami Hurricanes. Offensive tackle, Francis Maui-Goa. He's seen as the top tackle prospect out there, perfect for fixing their big-gab at right tackle, heading into 2026 and beyond. NFL insider Ian Rappaport dropped news today that Maui-Goa is getting his back injury re-checked before the draft kicks off on April 23rd. He's heading to the combine re-check on Friday for more imaging on a minor disc issue that bugged him late last season. Maui-Goa started 42 games straight in college, including all 16 for Miami this year, helping them push to the college football playoff. Title game. He powered the elite past rushers without missing time, and teens appreciate him being upfront. No hiding, just getting the extra tests. He symptom-free now, crushed it at pro-day, and docks say no surgery needed right away. Cardinals, GM, Monty, Austin Fort loves these spots anyway, like when he grabbed guys

1:03like Michael Wilson and Garrett Williams off injury concerns last. Couple years, and they paid off. This bump shouldn't derail the fit. My go is availability track record screams long-term starter, keeping Arizona's line solid as they build for the future. Football news, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.