How far would Francis Mauigoa have to slide for Lions to trade up?

Draft month, finally, has arrived. Continuing our series, which began earlier this month and will run until the 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23, The Detroit News will spotlight one prospect a day who could be a first-round fit for the Detroit Lions , who own the 17th overall pick. Assuming the Lions don't trade out, it'll be their highest selection since running back Jahmyr Gibbs went No.

12 in 2023 . Today's focus is on Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa. Francis Mauigoa stats ▶ 16 appearances in 2025 ▶ 15 pressures allowed (nine hurries, four quarterback hits, two sacks) ▶ 1,034 offensive snaps (557 pass blocking, 476 run blocking, one miscellaneous) ▶ 73 special teams snaps (73 field goal block) Career overview Mauigoa was one of the country's top recruits in the Class of 2023, rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No.

10 prospect overall and the No. 2 offensive tackle (behind Kadyn Proctor, who went to Alabama). Mauigoa, born in American Samoa, began his prep career at Aquinas High School in California before spending his sophomore season at Tafuna High School in his hometown of Pago Pago, where he helped the Warriors go undefeated.

Mauigoa then transferred to IMG Academy in Florida, playing both right tackle (2021) and left tackle (2022). He ultimately committed to Miami, pointing to his relationship with head coach Mario Cristobal as an important factor. Cristobal, who was previously at Oregon, recruited Penei Sewell to the Ducks in 2018.