Where was Francis Mauigoa drafted and by which team?

The Giants selected Mauigoa 10th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, using the pick they acquired from Cincinnati in the Dexter Lawrence trade.

What position does Francis Mauigoa play for the Giants?

Mauigoa plays right guard for the Giants after starting at right tackle throughout his college career at Miami.

How did Francis Mauigoa perform in his NFL debut?

Mauigoa allowed zero pressures on 36 pass-blocking snaps against Dallas in Week 1, the best pass-block performance by a rookie in a Week 1 game since 2018, per Next Gen Stats.

What college did Francis Mauigoa play for?

Mauigoa played three seasons at the University of Miami, starting all 42 games of his career at right tackle.

Was Francis Mauigoa part of the Dexter Lawrence trade?

Yes, the Giants used the No. 10 pick they got from Cincinnati for Dexter Lawrence to draft Mauigoa.

Francis Mauigoa

Offensive tackle · Rookie season

Updated 8 hours ago

Height: 6-6
Weight: 335
Age: 21
College: Miami
Drafted: 2026 · R1 P10
Exp: R

Overview

Francis Mauigoa allowed zero pressures on 36 pass-blocking snaps in his NFL debut, the Giants' 28-20 Week 1 win over Dallas — the most pass blocks without a pressure allowed by a rookie in a Week 1 game since 2018, according to Next Gen Stats. He also held Cowboys defensive tackle Kenny Clark without a pressure, the first blocker to do so since Week 16 of 2023.

The Giants selected Mauigoa 10th overall in the 2026 draft, using the pick acquired from Cincinnati in the trade of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. He started all 42 games of his college career at right tackle for Miami, won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy and was a consensus All-American in 2025, allowing three sacks across his final two seasons.

New York moved the 20-year-old to right guard as a rookie. He has no listed backup at the position.

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Frequently asked

Where was Francis Mauigoa drafted and by which team?: The Giants selected Mauigoa 10th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, using the pick they acquired from Cincinnati in the Dexter Lawrence trade.
What position does Francis Mauigoa play for the Giants?: Mauigoa plays right guard for the Giants after starting at right tackle throughout his college career at Miami.
How did Francis Mauigoa perform in his NFL debut?: Mauigoa allowed zero pressures on 36 pass-blocking snaps against Dallas in Week 1, the best pass-block performance by a rookie in a Week 1 game since 2018, per Next Gen Stats.
What college did Francis Mauigoa play for?: Mauigoa played three seasons at the University of Miami, starting all 42 games of his career at right tackle.
Was Francis Mauigoa part of the Dexter Lawrence trade?: Yes, the Giants used the No. 10 pick they got from Cincinnati for Dexter Lawrence to draft Mauigoa.

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