In the passing game, Mauigoa shows off a devastating hand punch that he can deploy with either or both hands. The quickness in which he delivers that hand punch stuns defenders and knocks them off their path. The timing of his punch is something that Mauigoa can switch up as well. Whether it’s right at the snap or further back into his kick slide, it proves effective in catching rushers off guard. He also can consistently absorb power rushes with a strong anchor. He is rarely off balance and does a great job to stay square to the rusher, regardless of their starting technique. He also shows good mirroring ability, especially to outside rushers, and can consistently ride them out of the play.

At times, Mauigoa can be susceptible to stunts and loops. He seems to diagnose just a tick late, and while his athleticism and power can, at times, make up the difference, he can fall a step behind and allow a cleaner path to the passer. In addition, he can get beat with speed or rip moves across the face, towards the inside, especially when his guard is blocking to the left. This is typically when he’s at the back of his vertical set and waiting on the rusher to get to him. He has a smooth kick that he pairs with proper leverage, but his pad level tends to rise and his feet stagnate as he awaits rushers. While not a major weakness, right slanting rushers can be schemed up to getting to the quarterback through the B gap. His awareness overall is good, and he consistently looks for work.

In the run game, Mauigoa excels working downhill. His devastating hand punch, along with his body mass coming behind, consistently drives defenders off the ball to create vertical push. He pairs his plus upper and lower-body strength with good body control, and it allows him to clean defenders out. This is especially apparent when working inside against defensive tackles. His ability to stay low to the ground, despite his size, punch the defender in the mid-section and drive them to his left, opening wide running lanes for his running back off his right hip.

While Mauigoa’s power in his hand punch is very good, the placement of that punch can leak a little wide at times. This is especially apparent if he needs to take a few steps to meet a defender, as his hands can get outside the body frame. His ability to combo block up to the 2nd level stands out. He delivers a heavy chip on a defensive lineman before working to the 2nd level with balance, control, and intent. One area he can improve upon is in space. He can make plays ahead of screens, but he seems to lack control and want to deliver a gigantic blow, which often leaves him lunging and missing potential defenders. Mauigoa shows good temperament, always playing with nastiness and toughness, but staying within the confines of the whistle.

Mauigoa projects as an immediate, high-end starter at right tackle at the next level. He’s scheme versatile and will fit seamlessly into a zone or gap scheme. Some teams could view him as a guard due to average length and his power. While he could start inside as well, he should be given the opportunity to play tackle first. His skill set fits better on the right side than the left, but could be a serviceable backup left tackle if needed. He figures to excel in the run game, especially for zone running teams that like to run off tackle. His size, hand punch, and anchor will allow him to make an impact in both the run and pass game from the right side in the NFL.