Kiko Mauigoa is a New York Jets linebacker who wears No. 51 and is in his second NFL season. Listed on the club’s roster as Francisco Mauigoa, he started eight games as a rookie after arriving as a fifth-round pick out of Miami. See the full Jets roster hub.
Background and Path to the Jets
Mauigoa is from American Samoa and took a long route to the NFL: two seasons at Washington State, then two at Miami, where he finished a college career that produced 35 tackles for loss. The Jets drafted him 162nd overall in the fifth round in 2025, using a pick acquired from the Los Angeles Rams — the selection the club announced from Scotland.
He did not wait long for real work. As a rookie, he played 12 games and started eight, finishing with 45 combined tackles. He is listed at 6-2 and 233 pounds.
He works in a linebacker room led by Demario Davis and Jamien Sherwood, with Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Trevin Wallace also in the rotation.
Career Snapshot
| Season | Team | G | GS | Solo | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New York Jets | 12 | 8 | 16 | 45 |
| 2026 | New York Jets | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Career | — | 13 | 8 | 16 | 45 |
Current Status
Updated October 28, 2026 — on injured reserve. The Jets placed Mauigoa on injured reserve on October 24, 2026, with a quad injury the club says he sustained in Week 6 at New England, and signed linebacker Jaden Keller to the active roster in the same announcement. The team announced no return timeline. Because the placement came well after the 53-man roster was set, he remains eligible to be designated to return later in the season. Full detail is in our report on Mauigoa’s move to injured reserve. Earlier in the season he left the Jets’ 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on September 20, 2026, with a quad injury and missed three weeks, while David Onyemata, Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Arian Smith went to injured reserve on September 22. The current table is on the Jets injury hub, and his weekly role is reflected on the Jets depth chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kiko Mauigoa?
Kiko Mauigoa is a New York Jets linebacker who wears No. 51. Listed by the club as Francisco Mauigoa, he was a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Miami.
Is Kiko Mauigoa injured?
Yes. The Jets placed him on injured reserve on October 24, 2026, with a quad injury the club says he sustained in Week 6 at New England. No return timeline has been announced.
Where did Kiko Mauigoa play in college?
He spent two seasons at Washington State and two at Miami, recording 35 tackles for loss in college.
When did the Jets draft Kiko Mauigoa?
They took him 162nd overall in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, with a pick acquired from the Los Angeles Rams.
What are Kiko Mauigoa’s career statistics?
Through two seasons, he has 13 games with eight starts and 45 combined tackles, 16 of them solo.
What number does Kiko Mauigoa wear?
He wears No. 51 for the New York Jets.