Dolphins<\/a>‘ right tackle. However, consistency and health have always been issues for the former first-round pick. In his six seasons in Miami, Jackson has hit 17 games played just once. Over the last two seasons, he has missed 20 regular season games.<\/p>\nJackson is set to become a free agent in 2027, and rumors have circulated that he could be a trade candidate for new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. Cutting bait with Jackson, adding draft capital in his place, and replacing him with Mauigoa could make for a major win.<\/p>\n
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Mauigoa on the right side, a bookend to Patrick Paul, could help the Miami offensive trenches take on the toughness and physicality that Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley are aiming to create.<\/p>\n
Bottom line<\/p>\n
It’s a slim chance that Mauigoa is still available at No. 11, but the thought of him staying in Miami after three years as a Hurricane is enticing. He played his prep ball at Florida\u2019s powerhouse IMG, so staying in state again is a fun bonus as well.<\/p>\n
Mauigoa won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, which awards the ACC\u2019s best offensive lineman, and he was also First Team All-ACC and a consensus All-American. As consistent as can be, he never missed a game and made 42 straight starts. During Miami\u2019s impressive postseason run, he didn\u2019t allow a single sack and had zero penalties over four games.<\/p>\n
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Mauigoa can bring some sorely needed physicality to the Miami offensive line, and he could be a decade-long fixture on the right side should his name not be called in the top 10 picks. That would be a shock and a godsend for the Dolphins.<\/p>\n
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