2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Francisco Mauigoa, LB, Miami
Francisco Mauigoa leads the Miami front seven and will be looking to have another great season in 2024.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Francisco Mauigoa, #1 |
| School | Miami |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’3”, 230 |
| Position/Depth | LB/1st |
| 2023 Honors | 2nd-Team All-ACC |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | UNC, TAMU, Louisville, FSU |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 13, 48 Solo, 34 AST, 82 TOT, 18 TFL, 7.5 Sacks, 2 FF, 4 PD, 1 INT |
| 2022 | @ Washington State: GP 12, 34 Solo, 26 AST, 60 TOT, 5.5 TFL, 3.5 Sacks, 2 FF, 2 PD, 1 INT, 1 TD |
| 2021 | @ Washington State: GP 13, 10 Solo, 7 AST, 17 TOT, 0.5 TFL |
Player Summary:
Francisco Mauigoa was a 3-star recruit from Pago Pago, AS, and went to Tafuna HS. He signed with Washington State in 2021 before transferring to Miami in 2023.
In 2021 Mauigoa played in 13 games and had 17 total tackles and 0.5 TFLs. In 2022, Mauigoa played in 12 games and had 60 total tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 3.5 Sacks, 2 FF, 2 PF, 1 INT, and 1 TD. Last season in 2023, Mauigoa transferred to Miami and played in 13 games and had 82 total tackles, 18 TFLs, 7.5 Sacks, 2 FF, 4 PD, and 1 INT.
Player Strengths:
- Is very quick to read the backfield and is athletic enough to avoid blocks
- Can play off the edge and uses his hands well to get past blockers
- Has great lateral speed and change of direction
- Is fast enough to chase the ball down and can play in coverage if needed
Player Weaknesses:
- Not fast enough to keep up with more athletic TEs
- Tackles very high which causes some missed tackles