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Jets' Draft Pick Named To Preseason All-Rookie Team
Jets' Draft Pick Named To Preseason All-Rookie Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Entering the 2025 NFL Draft, it seemed clear that the New York Jets had one man on their mind: Armand Membou. The Jets landed Membou with the No. 7 overall selection in the draft, solidifying their offensive line. Advertisement The former Missouri Tiger joins a youthful and fortified line, flanked by young stars such as Olu Fashanu and Alijah Vera-Tucker. Membou has been highly lauded by draft and college analysts for his technique, athleticism and potential. On top of his All-Pro potential, Membou is expected to make an instant impact, already penciled in as the starting tackle opposite of Fashanu. Gennaro Filice compiled his All-Rookie team of 11 rookies who he thinks will make an instant impact on offense. The lead tackle on the lead? Membou. "Entering this past April's draft, the Jets' offensive line boasted a capable starter at four of the five slots." Filice wrote. "So, one year after the old regime used its last first-round pick on an athletic left tackle (Olu Fashanu), the new regime used its first first-rounder on a mauler to man the right edge." Filice feels confident about Membou's physical tools and technique. Membou isn't all flashy in athletic and physical tests, but he's a legit protector in the pass game. Advertisement "At a touch over 6-4 and 332 pounds, Membou put on an impressive athletic display at the NFL Scouting Combine." Filice wrote. "But the 21-year-old's no simple 'workout warrior,' as he spent the last three years making a name for himself in the SEC. Taking over as Missouri's right tackle midway through his true freshman season back in 2022, Membou ultimately played 36 games (with 30 starts) for the Tigers, giving up a grand total of three sacks, including zero this past season." Membou has high expectations as a pass protector. But that's not his only job. As a tackle, he has to be able to lay down blocks and protect his running back or a scrambling quarterback. And Filice thinks he's well equipped for the job. "And in the ground game, he was a violent road-grader who routinely climbed to the second level to bury overmatched defenders -- this undoubtedly caught the eyes of new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey, who are looking to build a stout rushing attack around quarterback Justin Fields." Filice continued, "Membou could be the final piece to an extremely promising offensive line." Related: Jets Fans React to 'Thiccer Kicker' Related: Can Jets' 'Biggest Question' Be Answered In 2025? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-05-2025
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Jets 1st-Round Pick Starstruck At $32 Million Rookie Contract
FLORHAM PARK -- The New York Jets were thrilled when Armand Membou was left available to them with the seventh overall pick. They had a clear need at right tackle, and were able to acquire the best one from the 2025 draft. Their excitement paled in comparison to that of Membou's when he saw his first paycheck come through, though. Advertisement The Missouri product signed his normal four-year contract worth just under $32 million, which is the standard for first-round picks in accordance with the NFL's collective bargaining agreement. Speaking to reporters after his first practice with the team, Membou shared the feeling of signing a new deal with the Jets. 'I looked at all them zeroes on the page, I didn't realize how much money I was getting," Membou said laughing. The seventh overall pick is expected to be the team's starter at right tackle eventually going into the 2025 season. He'll join last year's first round pick Olu Fashanu as the two stalwart tackles on the roster. Advertisement While Membou and Fashanu just met yesterday, according to the rookie, both players have strong pedigrees to help turn the Jets' offensive line into one of the best groups in the league next season and beyond. No starting offensive linemen on New York's squad are over the age of 27. With Alijah Vera-Tucker, John Simpson, and Joe Tippmann controlling the interior, the Jets have one of the top young lines in the game. And while Membou may be starstruck over his new contract, he's ready to hit the ground running with the Jets as quickly as possible. Related: Top 3 Takeaways From Glenn's Very 1st Jets Day 1 of Camp Related: Jets Trade With Eagles Landed 'Steal of the Draft'
