The New York Giants continued building their offensive line in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, selecting Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa with the No. 10 overall pick.
A nearly 6-foot-6, 329-pound three-year starter, Mauigoa earned consensus All-American honors and the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the ACC’s top offensive lineman in 2025. He had been frequently linked to New York in the lead-up to the draft, making this selection far less surprising than their earlier pick of linebacker Arvell Reese.
Widely regarded as one of the draft’s top offensive linemen, Mauigoa brings size, power, and versatility—expected to start inside initially before potentially sliding out to tackle long-term. The move further strengthens protection for quarterback Jaxson Dart and bolsters an improving offensive front.
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The pick has drawn reactions across the NFL landscape. Here’s what fans, analysts, and insiders are saying:
Well-placed Giants source on Francis Mauigoa: "Road grader. Can play inside or right OT."
Both @Giants draft picks are 20 years old. Incredible when most kids leaving college in the NIL world are much older.
Giants go offense tackle Miami OL Francis Mauigoa with the 10th pick. He's been projected at guard and that's a wide open position battle at RGHis brother Francisco currently plays for the Jets at LB. So the Mauigoa family will be deep at MetLife, I reckon.
Francis Mauigoa to the G-Men. Ass kicker. Embodies what Harbaugh is trying to bring: bigger and tougher. As @PhilSimmsQB said, “you could show a double feature on his ass” 😂
The @Giants get their big man up front in Francis Mauigoa💪 pic.twitter.com/jRMRAAmREz
10) NEW YORK GIANTS: Francis Mauigoa - OG/Miami Will be the starting RG week one and potentially a long term solution at RT once Eluemunor is done. This was the most sensible pick for for a team that HAD to support Jaxson Dart as he heads in to year two. A mauler with quick…
The #Giants worked closely with the Hurricanes’ athletic training and medical staffs leading up to the Draft. They were supremely confident in the info they got on Francis Mauigoa’s back. pic.twitter.com/eoJQKnXrt4
The #Giants offensive lineAndrew Thomas - Jon Runyan - John Michael Schmitz - Francis Mauigoa - Jermaine Eluemunor. They wanted a defender & help for Jaxson Dart. A receiver would have worked, but with Carnell Tate (Titans) and Jordyn Tyson (Saints) gone, they do the next…
At least the pass rushing drills at rookie minicamp should be fun to watch.
Giants OL Francis Mauigoa highlights pic.twitter.com/izjzu2lC1U
I am floored that #Giants passed on Caleb Downs twice and he is going to walk into #Cowboys, I'd expect.
The Giants take OT Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.Many scouts believe his best spot in the NFL will be at guard.The Giants have a starting spot open at right guard.
The #Giants get Mauigoa at 10, here's what @FBallGameplan had to say: https://t.co/OGV4n9wZmf
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The #Giants take two big time talents — first in Buckeyes’ pass-rusher Arvell Reese and then a major protector for Jaxson Dart, in Francis Mauigoa. https://t.co/tZsEUc707T