Giants' Francis Mauigoa to Micah Parsons: 'I'm not ducking any smoke'

New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa will be tasked with blocking some of the top defensive talent in all of football throughout his rookie campaign. The Giants selected Mauigoa with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft last weekend. The talented lineman is expected to play a massive role in protecting star quarterback Jaxson Dart this season, and Mauigoa will be tested on a week-to-week basis during his first season in the NFL.

The former Miami big man took a moment to speak with Malik Nabers and Micah Parsons during a Bleacher Report segment following his selection in the first round, and Mauigoa was asked how he feels he would do against the Green Bay Packers ' superstar. Absolutely LOVE this quote from #Giants OL Francis Mauigoa when asked how he’d do vs #Packers Micah Parsons. “Ima prepare my ass off.

Ima study everything. He’s known for his stuff and I got stuff to prove. ” “Micah I’m not ducking any smoke.

I’m ready for it” pic. twitter. com/r7bsHXvuf3 — The Giant Topic (@TheGiantTopic) April 27, 2026 "I'm gonna prepare my (expletive) off.