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Miami Dolphins fans want general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan to build those trenches.
And Dolphins fans would love it if his first-round pick is a Miami Hurricanes offensive or defensive lineman.
Tackle/guard Francis Mauigoa is the Dolphins fans' first choice for the 11th overall pick in a highly-unofficial fan poll conducted by the Post on X.
Mauigioa garnered 42 percent of the vote, just ahead of 'Canes defensive lineman Rueben Bain, who received 36 percent of the vote.
Mauigoa was the Post's pick at No. 11 overall in NFL Mock Draft 3.0.
2026 NFL mock draft 3.0 Miami Dolphins land Miami T/G in Round 1 | Schad
Mauigoa, 6-foot-6, 335 pounds, could play right guard in 2026 and potentially move to right tackle for the Dolphins in 2027.
Scouts say Mauigoa is durable, powerful and smart.
NFL Network draft expert Daniel Jeremiah says Mauigoa can "uproot and displace defenders."
That sounds like just what Miami needs as Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley attempt to establish a more powerful and tough culture.
Bain, 6-foot-2, 263 pounds, can play defensive tackle and defensive end and is a physical and tough disruptor.
Scouts say Bain has a "junkyard dog" mentality. Again, just what Miami needs.
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And, yes, some reports suggest some teams have concern about Mauigoa's back and/or Bain's arm length. Well, if one or both slide to No. 11, that's a Dolphins' blessing.
Third and fourth in the fan poll were LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane (20 percent) and wide receiver Makai Lemon (4 percent).
Delane is a phenomenal talent at a position of need.
But fans really, really want Sullivan to add powerful, physical trench players.
Soon, we'll all learn what Miami does with two picks in the first round and seven in the first three rounds. That's plenty of ammunition for Sullivan to work with.
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Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at [email protected] and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Monster offensive lineman Francis Maugioa is fans' choice for Dolphins
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And Dolphins fans would love it if his first-round pick is a Miami Hurricanes offensive or defensive lineman.
Tackle/guard Francis Mauigoa is the Dolphins fans' first choice for the 11th overall pick in a highly-unofficial fan poll conducted by the Post on X.
Mauigioa garnered 42 percent of the vote, just ahead of 'Canes defensive lineman Rueben Bain, who received 36 percent of the vote.
Mauigoa was the Post's pick at No. 11 overall in NFL Mock Draft 3.0.
2026 NFL mock draft 3.0 Miami Dolphins land Miami T/G in Round 1 | Schad
Mauigoa, 6-foot-6, 335 pounds, could play right guard in 2026 and potentially move to right tackle for the Dolphins in 2027.
Scouts say Mauigoa is durable, powerful and smart.
NFL Network draft expert Daniel Jeremiah says Mauigoa can "uproot and displace defenders."
That sounds like just what Miami needs as Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley attempt to establish a more powerful and tough culture.
Bain, 6-foot-2, 263 pounds, can play defensive tackle and defensive end and is a physical and tough disruptor.
Scouts say Bain has a "junkyard dog" mentality. Again, just what Miami needs.
Junkyard Dog: Could Dolphins draft Hurricanes star Rueben Bain?
And, yes, some reports suggest some teams have concern about Mauigoa's back and/or Bain's arm length. Well, if one or both slide to No. 11, that's a Dolphins' blessing.
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Third and fourth in the fan poll were LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane (20 percent) and wide receiver Makai Lemon (4 percent).
Delane is a phenomenal talent at a position of need.
But fans really, really want Sullivan to add powerful, physical trench players.
Soon, we'll all learn what Miami does with two picks in the first round and seven in the first three rounds. That's plenty of ammunition for Sullivan to work with.
Best-case NFL draft scenarios: What Miami Dolphins can only hope for
Top 5 NFL Draft QB targets: Miami Dolphins options in Rounds 3-5
Good first impression: Dolphins already impressed by coach Jeff Hafley. 'Brings the juice.'
Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at [email protected] and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Monster offensive lineman Francis Maugioa is fans' choice for Dolphins
Continue reading...
