Jets address O-line again, net Membou at No. 7

The New York Jets selected Missouri offensive lineman Armand Membou in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, seventh overall.

The Jets used their first-round selection on an offensive tackle for a second consecutive year after drafting Olu Fashanu in 2024. The 21-year-old is the first pick made under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn.

Membou, considered one of the elite pass-blockers last season, is credited with allowing zero sacks or QB hits in his 411 pass-blocking snaps in 2024.

Membou joins a talented offensive front that includes Alijah Vera-Tucker.

Pre-draft profile

Membou turned heads at the combine with an outstanding performance that included a 4.91-second 40-yard dash ... at 332 pounds. Long speed doesn't matter much for offensive linemen, but the impressive time, along with his jump scores, confirmed the explosive athleticism that's all over his college tape. The Missouri standout demonstrates unique movement skills with his ability to mirror pass-rushers on an island and establish positioning on difficult blocks in the run game. As you might expect for someone his size, he also has plenty of raw power. He'll need to improve his hand placement and leg drive to achieve more consistent control as a run-blocker. The same goes for his ability to anchor against bull rushes. But all the physical traits are there. A year or two in an NFL program could turn Membou into a premier offensive tackle.