Samoan Lineman Mauigoa Joins Giants, Ready to Protect Dart

0:00On April 25, Francis Mauigua, the 20-year-old offensive lineman from American Samoa, got picked by the New York Giants in the first round of the Draft, standing six foot five and weighing 330 pounds, he set to slide inside from tackle to ride guard. Right after getting drafted, he found out wrestling star and actor, the rock hit him up with congrats, which blew his mind since the rock reps Samoan. Pride, just like he does. Maigo has been prepping for the switch since the combine, training with ex-giant John Feliciano. Feliciano broke it down, simple tackles cover more ground, guards work tight spaces, and it might even play to his strengths. He's hungry to lock down any spot on the line and make himself indispensable. Fans and teammates lit up over his viral clip, saying he's ready to go all out for quarterback Jackson Dart. They hit it off quick when they met at the facility. That's a chill guy who loves fishing, and Maigo wants to hit the water with him soon. That old school grit from coach John Harbaugh's Ravens days matches his style perfectly.

1:05Giants vet Jermaine Elua Muner reached out too, and Maigo was pumped to block alongside him. He even dropped a scout on new teammate Arvel Reese, calling him a do-it-all defender who rushes hard and covers ground. They tangled in the college, playoffs. With family just 10 or 15 minutes away, this feels like home for Maigoah and his brothers, turning their high school dreams into NFL reality. He's grateful for the parents' sacrifices and that shared draft night moment. Now it's time to grind and give back. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.