CBS Sports names Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa to all-rookie team
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The New York Giants rookies Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa earned spots on the CBS Sports preseason All-Rookie team released ahead of the regular season opener. Reese, selected fifth overall, spent the preseason demonstrating his potential as an off-ball linebacker in Dennard Wilson’s defensive scheme. Despite limited playing time, the Ohio State product recorded an 88.2 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus across two games. Meanwhile, Mauigoa secured the starting right guard position for the team. The former Miami tackle allowed no pressures on 23 pass-blocking snaps during his preseason appearances. The Giants expect both players to contribute to their respective units as the regular season begins this week.
- •Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa were named to the CBS Sports preseason All-Rookie team.
- •Reese is expected to play the WILL linebacker position in the team's defensive rotation.
- •Francis Mauigoa started at right guard and allowed zero pressures during the preseason.
- •Both rookies were top-10 selections in the most recent NFL draft.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Titans' Carnell Tate named to CBS Sports' All-Rookie team
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — 2 New York Giants named to CBS Sports' preseason All-Rookie team
"Despite a down preseason, Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate garnered some recognition from CBS Sports.
"CBS Sports is bullish on the New York Giants rookie duo making a massive impact in Year 1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:05 PMTennessee Titans' Carnell Tate named to CBS Sports' All-Rookie team
Despite a down preseason, Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate garnered some recognition from CBS Sports.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 3:55 PM2 New York Giants named to CBS Sports' preseason All-Rookie team
CBS Sports is bullish on the New York Giants rookie duo making a massive impact in Year 1.
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