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Name: Francis Mauigoa
Position: Offensive Tackle
Recruiting Rank: Consensus 5-Star
High School: Aquinas (CA) / Tafuna (American Samoa) / IMG Academy (FL)
College: Miami (FL)
Captain: Not Listed
Measurables
Height: 6’6
Weight: 315
40 Yard: 5.20
10 Yard: Unknown
Arm Length: Unknown
Hand Size: Unknown
Vertical: Unknown
3 Cone: Unknown
Broad Jump: Unknown
Bench: Unknown
Position Specific
Positives in Pass Game:
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Possesses rare athleticism for his size; quick feet allow him to mirror speed rushers.
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Strong, violent initial punch that halts defenders and establishes leverage.
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Exceptional anchor against bull rushers, absorbs power without giving ground.
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Improved hand placement and awareness between freshman and sophomore seasons.
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Fluid hip mobility and balance; natural knee bender who maintains leverage.
Negatives in Pass Game:
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At times overaggressive, lunges in sets and can be countered by polished rushers.
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Processing complex blitzes/delayed rushers remains inconsistent.
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Still developing consistency in hand placement—occasionally drifts outside defender’s frame.
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Relies on raw power at times rather than finishing reps technically.
Positives in Run Game:
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Devastating drive blocker with rare lower-body explosion, creates vertical displacement.
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Quick enough to reach second level defenders in zone concepts.
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Generates immediate movement at the point of attack with powerful leg drive.
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Finishes blocks with a mean streak, plays with aggression and authority.
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Versatile—can succeed in both zone and gap schemes.
Negatives in Run Game:
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At times loses sustain through the whistle; needs to lock on longer.
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Can play a bit high when climbing to linebackers, reducing leverage.
The Wrap-up
Summary: Mauigoa is one of the most gifted offensive line prospects in recent years, combining elite athleticism with size, power, and technical growth. A two-year starter at Miami, he has already proven himself against ACC competition while showing year-over-year improvement. His blend of traits makes him a day-one starter with Pro Bowl upside at tackle, and his floor is still extremely high as an interior lineman if a team opted to slide him inside early in his career.
Injury Concerns: None reported.
Character/Off-Field Concerns: None reported.
Projected Role: Day-one starting right tackle with the upside to transition to left tackle; high-floor Pro Bowl-caliber guard if shifted inside.
Strong Points:
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Freakish athletic profile and movement skills
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Powerful, violent hands and strong base
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High-level production early in career
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Proven anchor strength in pass pro
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Nasty finisher with aggressive play style
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Already shown significant technical improvement year to year
Weak Points:
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Occasional overaggression in pass sets
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Hand placement still inconsistent at times
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Processing complex blitzes needs polish
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Can rely on physicality over technique
Exposures:
- @ Florida (2024)
- @ Cal (2024)
- Wake Forest (2024)
About the Author
Dalton Tinklenberg is the Founder and Media Director of The Scouting Depot, where he leads comprehensive coverage of college and professional football. He is an active member of some of the most respected organizations in sports journalism, including the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), Maxwell Football Club, Online News Association (ONA), National Football Foundation (NFF), and the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).
Before launching The Scouting Depot, Dalton worked with Blue HQ Media, where he covered major sporting events such as the Indianapolis 500, the College Football Playoff, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Through his professional affiliations and on-the-ground experience, Dalton combines deep knowledge of the game with recognized standards of storytelling, editorial excellence, and authenticity in sports coverage.
