NY Giants NFL Draft 2026: New York selects OL Francis Mauigoa at No. 10
The Giants beef up their offensive line, pass on chance to select second Ohio State defender in Caleb Downs.
Francis Mauigoa | Getty Images With their second of two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Giants on Thursday selected Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa. The Giants took Ohio State edge defender Arvell Reese at No. 5.
The Giants passed on the opportunity to select back-to-back Ohio State defenders, choosing to bypass safety Caleb Downs. Downs was a player who had been connected to the Giants throughout the draft process. Mauigoa is a player who could begin his Giants career at right guard and eventually slide out to right tackle to replace Jermaine Eluemunor in a couple of years.
NFL. com says: Highly touted prospect who met expectations as a durable three-year starter at right tackle. Mauigoa has a guard’s broad build, but he moves like a tackle in pass sets.
He’s highly experienced with an impressive football IQ that pops on tape. He has good contact balance and a strong core. He delivers firm first contact but excessive leaning diminishes not only his leverage and sustain as a run blocker but also his ability to deal with spin counters when protecting.
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