India, April 24 -- Miami offensive tackle Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa is projected as a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa was born on June 4, 2005, in Ili'ili, American Samoa. Being from a small town, he did not grow surrounded by opportunities. "Coming from American Samoa, we don't get as many opportunities as we get in the mainland," he said. "One of those opportunities is continuing your education in college. This has been a blessing because without football, I don't know if I'd be going to college."

Mauigoa belongs to a household that is centered around football. Francis' brother Francisco, Kiko played linebacker at Miami alongside Francis before being selected in the 2025 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Another o...