Todd Cifelli
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Todd Cifelli
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The top 10 picks of Mel Kiper Jr’s final mock draft:

The NBA is fining Charlotte's LaMelo Ball $35,000 for his trip of Miami's Bam Adebayo and upgrading the action to a Flagrant, plus fining him $25,000 for cursing postgame, sources tell ESPN. $60K in fines, Flagrant. No suspension.






My top 10 offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft and where they rank overall on my board: 1. Francis Mauigoa (8) 2. Spencer Fano (11) 3. Monroe Freeling (17) 4. Caleb Lomu (20) 5. Blake Miller (36) 6. Kadyn Proctor (39) 7. Max Iheanachor (51) 8. Caleb Tiernan (78) 9. Jude Bowry (109) 10. Austin Barber (116)





People are calling Vega Ioane the best guard prospect since Quenton Nelson. More explosive than Tyler Booker. More complete than Tyler Smith. Right there with Chris Lindstrom. And it’s not just hype: 808 pass-block snaps over the last 2 seasons… 0 sacks allowed. Plus, 68% of Penn State’s rushing yards went to his side. So is he actually that good? Let’s roll the film. @vegaioane17 @PennStateFball #PennState #NittanyLions #NFLDraft #FilmBreakdown #BigTenFootball



#Miami OT Francis Mauigoa, potentially the top tackle in the Draft, has decided to be at Combine Rechecks on Friday for additional imaging on a minor back issue that caused him some discomfort late in the season, sources say. Mauigoa started 42 straight games in college, including all 16 this season, and upon full professional consultation is not considered a candidate for immediate surgery. He did perform fully at his Pro Day and currently is symptom-free. But some teams have asked for additional testing on a disc issue and with nothing to hide, Mauigoa heads to Indy.



Francis Mauigoa stepped into the lineup as a true freshman starter at right tackle for the Miami Hurriances, and remained there for his entire three year stay with the program. The American Samoa native was a consensus five-star recruit out of IMG Academy (via Aquinas in San Bernardino, California) and logged 2,814 snaps across 42 consecutive starts. Mauigoa earned team captain honors as a Junior, going on to anchor the Canes' offensive line during a run to the National Championship. Mauigoa gave up 57 pressures in his career, and 8 sacks (though only 3 after his Fresman year). All but 10 of his snaps came at RT, with those 10 at RG. Measureables: 6'5 1/2", 329lbs, 33 1/4" arms, 10 5/8" hands. Strengths Powerful mauler: Dense build. Nasty competitive edge that shows up on every snap. Elite play strength and anchor: Absorbs bull rushes, resets the line of scrimmage, and drives defenders backward with violent hands and leg drive. Tone-setter in run game: Generates displacement on angle and combo blocks while climbing to the second level with good burst and balance for his size Advanced pass pro technique: Times a heavy punch, maintains a wide base, mirrors edge rushers smoothly, and rarely loses leverage. High football IQ: Quickly diagnoses stunts, maintains pocket depth, and recovers well when initially off-balance. Scheme versatility: Fits gap or zone schemes equally well and projects as an immediate right-tackle starter. Consistent technique and body control. Weaknesses Arm length only adequate: Can be a limiting factor against elite speed-to-power rushers who get perpendicular to his frame. Occasionally lunges on longer reps. Conditioning: Has not always maintained his high level when fatigued late in games. Redirecting against sudden inside counters or delayed loopers remains a work in progress. Lateral quickness, while solid for 329 pounds, is not elite and can expose him on wide alignments. Mauigoa is one of the highest-floor offensive line prospects in his class. He has the size, power, experience, and nastiness to step in as an immediate Week 1 starter at right tackle for most schemes, with Pro Bowl upside if he improves conditioning and maintains leverage against NFL athleticism. A handful of clubs may view him as a future All-Pro guard because of his arm length and mauling style, but the consensus is to let him prove himself on the edge first. #GoCanes #ItsAllAboutTheU







