STEELERS

Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 7: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)

FRANCIS MAUIGOA

• Position: Offensive tackle
• College: Miami (FL) (2023-25)
• Class: Junior
• Age: 20
• Height: 6-5 1/2
• Weight: 329
• Hand: 10 5/8"
• Arms: 33 1/4"
• 40-yard dash: 5.10-5.12 (pro day)

STATS

• 2025: 16 games, two sacks allowed, four quarterback hits allowed, nine hurries allowed

• Career: 42 games, eight sacks allowed, eight quarterback hits allowed, 41 hurries allowed

• Recorded one 3-yard rushing touchdown against Syracuse

STRENGTHS

• Three-year starter, team captain in 2025

• High football IQ

• Footwork, hands in sync in pass protection

• Great contact balance

• Seldom beat by top speed

WEAKNESSES

• Might profile better as a guard

• Excessive lean in run blocking

• Needs better answers for losing initial rush

• Exclusively right tackle

2026 NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD

1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 
2. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
3. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
4. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
5. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
6. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
7. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)