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How the Giants Nearly Lost Francis Mauigoa in First Round of the 2026 Draft

New York Giants On SI·Stephen Lebitsch·about 1 month ago
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The New York Giants , who entered the 2026 draft in Pittsburgh with two coveted selections in the top 10 picks, suddenly became that team that everyone had on their radars once they acquired the latter No. 10 slot from the Cincinnati Bengals as the return in the blockbuster Dexter Lawrence trade . The Giants, who went on the defensive with their first pick at No. 5 and snagged Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese in a stunning play for the front office, shifted their attention towards bolstering their offensive line at the 10th pick and successfully landed Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa to piece together what Joe Schoen and John Harbaugh deemed their ideal duo on night one. However, their dream scenario almost didn't come to pass, as two NFC teams were reportedly looking to grab the top-rated lineman prospect before he fell into the Giants' laps. Those teams attempted to sling a deal with the Cleveland Browns, who previously moved down three notches in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, at the No.…

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