Francisco Mauigoa LB Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Francisco Mauigoa LB Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.72 seconds (47%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 4.72 seconds (47%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 77.7 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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Tackling: |
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58% |
Pass Rush: |
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66% |
Run Defense: |
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77% |
Coverage: |
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58% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#321
Position rank:
#29
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College Games: 44 College Snaps: 1867 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Dillon Doyle - Baylor |
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83% |
Mike Rose - Iowa State |
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81% |
Ellis Brooks - Penn State |
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78% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Francisco Mauigoa, a junior linebacker from Miami (FL), hails from Pago Pago, American Samoa. He comes from a football-oriented family, with his older brother Frederick having played as a three-year starting center for Washington State from 2017-2019. Mauigoa began his college career at Washington State before transferring to Miami for the 2023 season.As a three-star recruit out of high school, Mauigoa played at Tafuna High School in American Samoa and Aquinas High School in San Bernardino, California. At Washington State, he appeared in all 13 games as a freshman in 2021, starting two. He recorded 17 tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss. His sophomore year saw significant improvement, with 60 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and an interception returned for a touchdown in 12 games.
Mauigoa's transfer to Miami for his junior season proved fruitful. He started all 13 games, leading the Hurricanes with 82 tackles and 18 tackles for loss. His standout performance earned him second-team All-ACC honors. Mauigoa also contributed 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception, showcasing his versatility and impact on the field.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Exceptional instincts and read-and-react ability, allowing him to diagnose plays quickly and attack the line of scrimmage
- Impressive lateral agility and change of direction skills, enabling effective sideline-to-sideline pursuit
- Versatile player capable of rushing the passer, defending the run, and dropping into coverage
- Demonstrated consistent improvement each season, indicating a strong work ethic and coachability
- Productive tackler with a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage
- Effective blitzer with the ability to time his rushes and navigate through traffic
- Shows good hand usage when engaging blockers, allowing him to disengage and make plays
- Solid football IQ, often putting himself in position to make impactful plays
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal size for an NFL linebacker, which may limit his ability to take on blocks consistently
- Sometimes struggles to match up with more athletic tight ends in man coverage
- Tackling technique needs refinement, as he tends to tackle high, leading to missed opportunities
- Can occasionally overrun plays due to his aggressive style, creating vulnerabilities in the defense
- May need to improve his overall play strength to succeed against NFL-caliber offensive linemen
Scouting Report: Summary
Mauigoa's tape pops more than his draft stock suggests, hinting at a potential diamond in the rough for mid-round shoppers. His three-down versatility as a thumper against the run, QB hunter on passing downs, and sufficient coverage chops make him a Swiss Army knife for creative defensive coordinators. However, his tweener frame and occasional overpursuit raise red flags about his ability to consistently stack and shed against NFL-caliber hogs.In a 3-4 front, Mauigoa profiles as an active MIKE or WILL, using his high motor and diagnose-and-attack mentality to knife through gaps and wreak havoc in the backfield. In a 4-3, he's tailor-made for the WILL spot, where his range and blitz timing can be weaponized. His production in both the Pac-12 and ACC showcases scheme versatility and the ability to hang with top-tier competition.
Despite his highlight-reel plays and nose for the football, Mauigoa's draft position hints at a special teams maven with rotational upside out of the gate. His ceiling will hinge on bulking up without sacrificing his twitch and refining his technique to match his instincts. For teams willing to invest in development, Mauigoa could evolve from a core four contributor to a defensive chess piece as he acclimates to the pro game.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
How other scouting services rate Francisco Mauigoa (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
284.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
33.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.