2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Francis Mauigoa, OT/IOL, Miami

Breaking down the strengths, weak points, usage, and projected role of Miami OT/IOL Francis Mauigoa. Plus: grades and schematic fit

Updated: 04/11/2026

Note: This season, I’m posting full scouting reports of a ton of players — as well as written columns on some of the top or most intriguing prospects. This is the format I file to scouting services, and that mirrors the “one sheets” you see in NFL front offices — with some explanations about position critical traits for readers. The written-through columns will have deeper explanations on some of the scouting terms and, more importantly, why they matter. Those will come throughout the draft cycle. But I’ve had requests for these quick reports, and so here they are! I’ve updated my process this season, based on the Chargers model that stems from Michigan and is now used in Baltimore and Seattle. If you want to understand more about the changes and any verbiage, I broke the process down on the first scouting evaluations podcast with Jon Ledyard.

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2026 NFL Draft Hub

Prospect: Francis Mauigoa | Jersey #: | Pro Pos.: IOL | College Pos.: OT

School: Miami | Height: 6-5 | Weight: 329lbs | Speed: N/A | Explosive Index: N/A

Age: 20 | Final Grade: 7.45 (Quality Starter) | Draft Projection: First Round

STRONG POINTS:

· A physical, violent tackle with above-average height and weight. Billed as a tackle, with some starter-quality to play on the outside. His skill set, however, would be best maximized playing inside at guard.

· Explosive out of his stance. A solid overall athlete who is twitchier with his first step than he is fluid throughout the rest of the rep. His feet are not as nimble as the top tackles’ in the league, but he explodes to his initial landmarks.

· Plays with real oomph off the ball. Has some staggering backside cut-off plays in the run game.

· Heavy anchor. Rarely pushed by first contact. Plays with a balanced, wide base. Pad level can rise throughout the rep but is not walked back by second-surge rushes. Rarely was he beaten through the midline by the first contact when he had an established base.

· Can jolt the point-of-attack as a run blocker. Explosive off the ball with excellent posture and leverage. Leads with his hands and then brings his legs underneath him. Snaps heads on collision. Powerful in the upper and lower half. His legs are always churning once engaged. Again, his pad level rises throughout the rep. There is more sustained power in his build if he tightens up his technique.