Francisco Mauigoa
Career Summary
Francisco Mauigoa is a linebacker from Ili'ili, American Samoa, who played college football at Washington State and Miami.
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Early Life
Mauigoa is from Ili'ili, American Samoa. He attended Tafuna High School and Aquinas High School in California.
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High School
Mauigoa played quarterback and defense at Aquinas High School, earning Ambassador League Offensive Player of the Year as a junior. He passed for 1,113 yards and 10 touchdowns, rushed for 475 yards and four scores, and added 46 tackles.
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College Career
Mauigoa began at Washington State before transferring to Miami. He became a two-year Miami starter and served as a captain in 2024, when he led the Hurricanes with 96 regular-season tackles.
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Path to the NFL
Mauigoa developed at Tafuna and Aquinas before beginning at Washington State. He transferred to Miami and became a two-time All-ACC linebacker and team captain.
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Career Accomplishments
Mauigoa earned second-team All-ACC recognition in 2023 and 2024, plus All-ACC Academic honors in both seasons. In 2024 he recorded 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception, a forced fumble and five pass breakups.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, Mauigoa was a productive inside linebacker. His 2024 profile combined high tackle volume with tackles for loss, pressure, coverage plays and a forced fumble.
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