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NFL mock draft 2026: Miami Dolphins select Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
New head coach Jim Hafley takes Francis Mauigoa as his first draft pick with the Dolphins in SBN’s community mock.
As we do every draft season, all 32 NFL sites at SB Nation come together to fill out an entire first-round mock draft leading up to the actual event that takes place from April 23-25. One by one, our site managers will make their picks and provide their reasoning behind the selection. From there, I will provide further analysis on top of giving a final opinion on the pick!
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With the 11th overall pick in the 2026 SB Nation Community Mock Draft, The Phinsider’s Kevin Nogle and the Miami Dolphins select Francis Mauigoa, offensive tackle, Miami!
Nogle’s analysis:
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SB Nation NFL Mock Draft: With the 11th pick, the Miami Dolphins select...
Francis Mauigoa, T/G, Miami
The Dolphins are tearing it down to the studs this offseason, kicking off a rebuild under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. The idea is to build the Dolphins from the inside out using the Draft. Selecting Mauigoa starts the inside build with a player who could be either a right tackle or a guard at the NFL level- and played right into the Dolphins' draft needs. He immediately starts at guard, but is the primary backup to right tackle Austin Jackson, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career, if needed. Miami fills two holes with its first of two picks in the opening round.
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My analysis: Mauigoa was the consensus top offensive tackle in this draft class once the season ended back in February. Since, players like Monroe Freeling and Spencer Fano were able to show off their elite athleticism at the combine and have rightfully earned more respect from teams as potential top-10 picks and/or the first tackle off the board.
Mauigoa has since performed all the combine drills at Miami’s pro day and tested well for a player of his size. Still, a back injury may cause his stock to drop, even if it’s from a potential top-five pick to pick 11.
The Dolphins need to reinvent their identity after firing Mike McDaniel and this pick is one that could really help expedite that process under new head coach Jeff Hafley. He comes from the Packers. who play a very pro-style, run-first offense that then benefits the play-action game with Jordan Love. Mauigoa will be a tone-setter from the jump and an excellent piece to begin Miami’s rebuild around.
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