As the 2026 NFL draft approaches, NFL insiders and analysts are making predictions. ESPN’s senior NFL writer and media personality, Peter Schrager, is known for his accuracy in predicting the draft. In his latest mock draft, [Schrager believes the New York Giants will address the offensive line](https://www.giants.com/news/espn-peter-schrager-2026-nfl-mock-draft-francis-mauigoa-offensive-line-tackle-john-harbaugh-jaxson-dart) with the fifth overall pick.
Speaking with the media at league meetings, Giants head coach John Harbaugh called the o-line a “work in progress.” Not exactly what fans want to hear. ESPN’s Peter Schrager predicts New York will be the first team to select an offensive lineman in 2026. He mocked that the Giants would take [Francis Mauigoa](https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/01/23/francis-mauigoa-2026-nfl-draft-profile/) out of Miami with the fifth overall pick. Is that a realistic scenario for the Giants?
Peter Schrager mocks that the Giants will select Francis Mauigoa with the fifth overall pick
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### Where is the most glaring weakness on the New York Giants offensive line?
In recent years, the offensive line has been a glaring weakness for New York. However, the team saw improvement during the 2025 season. Pro Football Focus ranked the Giants’ offensive line 30th in 2024 and ninth in 2025. Four of the five starting linemen are solidified for the 2026 season. That includes Andrew Thomas at left tackle, John Runyan at left guard, John Michael-Schmitz at center, and Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle.
Right guard is the weakest position on the New York offensive line entering 2026. Several players on the current roster will compete for that spot. Jake Kubas, Evan Neal, Aaron Stinnie, and Daniel Faalele are in the running. That is, unless the Giants use the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft on an offensive lineman.
### Francis Mauigoa offers positional versatility
As a member of the Miami Hurricanes, Francis Mauigoa was a three-year starter. He appeared in 42 consecutive games during his collegiate career. At the 2026 NFL scouting combine, he measured in at 6-foot-5, 329 pounds. In college, Mauigoa played right tackle, but the 20-year-old offers positional versatility. Several draft analysts believe he can make the switch to guard in the pros.
One of the knocks on Mauigoa entering the 2026 NFL draft was his arm length. For a tackle, he is in the lower percentile of prospects. That is why scouts think Mauigoa could make the transition to guard. Additionally, the young lineman has stated a willingness to make the positional change. Being able to play guard makes him a versatile prospect in the draft.
In his most recent mock draft, Peter Schrager predicted the Giants would be the first team to select an offensive lineman. He has New York taking Francis Mauigoa out of Miami. The Giants just recently signed right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor to a three-year deal. If the Giants selected Mauigoa, he would almost certainly play right guard. As a consensus All-American in 2025, Mauigoa would likely be a day-one starter for New York. Tune into the 2026 NFL draft on April 23 to see if the Giants are serious about solidifying their offensive line.
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