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Eluemunor Tells Giants Rookie Francis Mauigoa to 'Hit the Ground Running'

The message sets urgent expectations for the top-10 pick’s switch to right guard.

Overview

  • The Giants drafted Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa at No. 10 and plan to start him at right guard next to veteran right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor.
  • Eluemunor, who re-signed on a three-year, $39 million deal, told the rookie there is no learning period and that he must prove why he was drafted.
  • Francis Mauigoa said Eluemunor reached out after the pick and confirmed the team asked him to play right guard.
  • Analysis from ClutchPoints says Mauigoa's arrival increases pressure on Evan Neal's hold on the starting right tackle job as practices ramp up.
  • The move fits a draft focused on trench power to protect quarterback Jaxson Dart, with Eluemunor predicting the line can become a top-10 unit.