Cardinals Rough Draft: OT Francis Mauigoa
Round 1: Offensive line will need immediate starting capabilities
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Francis Mauigoa of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes poses for a portrait during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Arizona Cardinals had plenty of holes after last season ended with 14 losses. GM Monti Ossenfort was tasked with attempting to fill needs on both sides of the ball.
During free agency, Ossenfort signed 20 players to date, with nine dedicated to the offense alone. That breaks down to one QB, two RBs, one TE, two WRs, and three offensive linemen. RELATED: ANALYSIS AND GRADING OF OFFENSIVE FREE AGENTS After the free agency signings, the Cardinals’ offensive line has changed quite a bit.
Currently, the depth chart lists Hjalte Froholdt at center, Paris Johnson is still penciled in at LT, and backup Isaiah Adams is listed at RG. New on the chart are LG Isaac Seumalo and RT Elijah Wilkinson. So, where would Mauigoa fit?
Why should Arizona draft him? Mauigoa is considered the best offensive lineman in this year’s draft. And he is young.