Mauigoa to Browns? Draft Buzz Heats Up

0:00On April 3rd, Fernando Mendoza is dominating the 2026 NFL Draftock, locked in as the number one pick headed straight to the Las Vegas. Raiders on April 23rd, no real drama there unless something wild flips the script. Meanwhile, Arvel resits pretty at number two in most mocks, with Francis Mauigua, right behind at number three, usually projected to the Arizona, Cardinals. The Bruce Filman, over at the athletic, shook things up in his latest mock, sliding Mauigua, all the way to the Cleveland Browns at number six. Browns fans are crossing fingers for that drop, especially with their offensive line needing serious help after Zion Johnson hasn't panned out. Long term, Mauigua could slide inside to guard and lock down the right side for years. His combine numbers back it up, a 5.1240 yard dash, 29 inch vertical, and he barely got touched in college, giving up just. 8 sacks over 1,400 pass blocking snaps at Miami. Profal ball folk has graded him 98.4% efficient last year.

1:03If the Browns snack him, they beef up the trenches without passing on other tackle options, like Monroe Freeling or Caleb Lomung. Dominating the line still wins games, and Mauigua brings that muller vibe they crave.