Francis Mauigoa is an excellent right tackle with a dense – powerful – frame and light feet, with very good explosiveness and surprising fluidity. Mauigoa is crisp with his pass sets and varies his approach, with a devastatingly effective outside hand punch that gains control of the opponent’s chest – once that happens, best of luck! Mauigoa’s toughness and overall play strength are elite, and most tackles don’t possess his size + feather feet combination.
Mauigoa is a high IQ blocker up front, constantly adjusting to pre/post snap defensive movement, while equipped to adjust to moving targets in space – his athletic ability is surprising when on the move. He can pull, does well in COMBO situations, can back-side scoop, or eliminate the front-side with down blocks; while also climbing well and erasing the pursuing linebackers. If Mauigoa had 35-inch arms, he would be discussed more consistently in the top-five, rather than one who MAY be selected there.
The re-signing of Jermaine Eluemunor shouldn’t preclude the Giants from exploring Mauigoa, for the veteran has the versatility to play inside. Yes, the Giants have other issues, but if they want to get smart, tough, and dependable in the trenches, then Mauigoa would be a wise selection at five.