Making two top-10 picks for the second time in five drafts, the Giants ended up with Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa. Reese has not yet signed his rookie contract, but Mauigoa put pen to paper Wednesday.
New York Giants first-round pick Francis Mauigoa is going to be really good for the Giants, which is why they not only highly coveted him in this year’s draft, but they also didn’t hesitate in making him a Giant.
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Eluemunor called his shot regarding what the Giants offensive line will be able to accomplish now that Mauigoa is part of that unit.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
New York Giants reporter Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News said on multiple occasions that Giants head coach and true head of football operations John
In April, the New York Giants traded veteran defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall selection of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The New York Giants , who entered the 2026 draft in Pittsburgh with two coveted selections in the top 10 picks, suddenly became that team that everyone had on their radars once they acquired the latter No.
The New York Giants ' decision to select Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa with the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft will initially be polarizing. Many fans wanted safety Caleb Downs, who went to the Dallas Cowboys one spot later.
New head coach John Harbaugh made his intentions clear over the first three rounds, as New York addressed basically every major need and came away as one of the biggest winners of the draft before it was even over.
Despite a growing belief that the New York Giants would double-dip on the defensive side of the ball with their pair of top 10 picks in the first round, they elected to switch over to the offensive line on the backend of their Thursday night selections and take Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa.
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The Giants let the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft come to them on Thursday night, landing two of the class’ most highly-regarded players in Ohio State’s Arvell Reese and Miami’s Francis Mauigoa.
Mauigoa was the consensus OL1 for most of the pre-draft process.
Shortly after Mauigoa learned that he'll be playing in home games held at MetLife Stadium this September, he shared a passionate promise for his new QB1.
The Giants added on defense with their top selection. They have brought in offensive line help at No. 10 by selecting Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa. New head coach John Harbaugh had referred to the team’s offensive line a work in progress, so Mauigoa’s addition should, in theory, bring them closer to a finished product.
The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived, and the first round did not disappoint.
Each week, Yardbarker has monitored the 2026 NFL Draft, held Thursday-Saturday in Pittsburgh. Now that we’re in the final stretch, the speculation is only getting louder — and sometimes stranger.
Per PHNX Cardinals, the Cardinals recently hosted Miami OT Francis Mauigoa for a top-30 visit. Mauigoa is thought to be one of the best offensive linemen in the class, and the Cardinals currently hold the third overall pick.
Injury concerns could've hurt Mauigoa's stock just two weeks before the NFL Draft.
Mauigoa's tape is impressive, and his ability to shut down opposing pass-rushers on the right side of the line is second to none among players in this class.
While it’s still to be determined who the top offensive lineman taken in the 2026 NFL Draft will be, many of the same names are routinely included in consideration.
Considered one of the top lineman prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft and a consensus first-round talent, Miami (FL) offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa announced this week on his Instagram that he will forgo his senior year of college and declare for the draft.
Miami consensus All-American offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa announced Thursday that he's declaring for the NFL draft. Mauigoa is expected to be among the top five selections, perhaps as high as No.
The Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) face the Miami Hurricanes (13-2) in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Once again, we're answering some of the biggest questions about the draft.
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