"Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa on Thursday officially declared for the 2026 NFL draft, where he is expected to be among the first players selected. Mauigoa is ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle by ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. in this year's draft. In his latest mock draft, Kiper has Mauigoa being picked No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals."
"Mauigoa made his announcement in a post to Instagram. The Associated Press All-America first-team right tackle allowed no sacks and just one quarterback hit in four playoff games, according to PFF, as Miami reached the College Football Playoff national championship game, where it fell to Indiana. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound junior also was named first-team All-ACC this season and won the ACC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy, awarded to the conference's top offensive lineman."
Francis Mauigoa declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and is widely expected to be a top selection. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Mauigoa as the No. 1 offensive tackle and projects him as the No. 3 overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals in his latest mock draft. Mauigoa announced his decision on Instagram. PFF credited Mauigoa with allowing no sacks and just one quarterback hit across four playoff games as Miami advanced to the College Football Playoff national championship, where Miami lost to Indiana. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound junior earned first-team All-ACC honors and won the ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.
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