The New York Jets announced Thursday that they’ve signed first-round OT Armand Membou to a rookie contract.
This is the first of the Jets’ draft picks to sign their rookie deals:
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | 7 | Armand Membou | OT | Signed |
| 2 | 42 | Mason Taylor | TE | |
| 3 | 73 | Azareye’h Thomas | CB | |
| 4 | 110 | Arian Smith | WR | |
| 4 | 130 | Malachi Moore | S | |
| 5 | 162 | Francisco Mauigoa | LB | |
| 5 | 176 | Tyler Baron | EDGE |
Membou, 21, was a three-year starter at Missouri and earned Second Team All-SEC honors in 2024. He was a three-star recruit and the 21st-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2022 recruiting class.
Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compares him to Packers OT Zach Tom.
The Jets used the No. 7 overall pick in round one on Membou. He’s projected to sign Membou to a four-year, $31,862,416 contract that includes a $19,812,665 signing bonus. The contract includes a fifth-year option for the team to pick up in 2028.
During his three-year college career, Membou appeared in 35 games and started 29 times at right tackle.
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