Giants "Comfortable" With Francis Mauigoa's Back

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team is "comfortable" with former University of Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa's back, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. "Right now, he's fine," Schoen said. The Giants didn't have the same concerns about Mauigoa's back that other teams reportedly did leading into this year's NFL draft, which is why they took him 10th overall in the first round. A herniated disc was discovered in his back at the scouting combine in February that some teams believed would require surgery. The Giants are aware that surgery could eventually be necessary, but they don't think it's a certainty. If Mauigoa's back bothers him in 2026 during his rookie season in the NFL, he could get surgery next offseason. The 20-year-old stands at 6-foot-6 and 329 pounds, and as long as his back doesn't deteriorate, he could be New York's starting right tackle for years to come. If not for his back injury, Mauigoa could have been in consideration as a top-10 pick. The Giants have Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle right now, so they'll have the luxury of easing Mauigoa in.

Source: The Athletic - Dan Duggan