Jets Select Armand Membou Seventh Overall in 2025 NFL Draft

The New York Jets selected Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, marking the second consecutive year they used a first-round pick to strengthen their offensive line. Membou, who earned Second-team All-SEC honors and started 29 games at right tackle for Missouri, is expected to fill a critical need on the Jets' right side following the departures of Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses. With last year's first-round pick Olu Fashanu likely moving back to left tackle, Membou and Fashanu are set to anchor the tackle positions for the foreseeable future. This selection is also notable as the first draft pick by new general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Experts view Membou as a blue-chip right tackle with impressive athleticism and the physical tools to contribute immediately. His arrival is seen as a key step in providing protection for new quarterback Justin Fields and stabilizing the Jets' offensive line.