2025 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Jets first-round pick Armand Membou

For the first time as a head coach, Aaron Glenn has made a selection. Despite being a defensive guy, Glenn and the New York Jets decided to go with an offensive tackle. Missouri‘s Armand Membou was the pick, getting him at No. 7 overall.

Membou is going to be paid quite handsomely for going this high in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is set to sign a four-year deal with the Jets, totaling $31.9 million. An average annual salary of just under $8 million will be heading to the offensive tackle.

What Membou will be most interested in, though, is the signing bonus. $19.8 million is soon to be in his possession. All of these numbers come via Spotrac.

The 6-foot-3, 325-pound offensive tackle out of Missouri climbed up draft boards over the past year after posting a dominant 2024 campaign. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed zero sacks/hits, while just allowing nine hurries in 827 total snaps. His overall grade is a 90.4, according to PFF. Missouri once again posted an impressive season this year, finishing 10-3 overall, including 5-3 in the SEC.

Now, the hope is that Membou can do the same with the Jets. While there may not be a clear picture as to who will be the team’s starting quarterback, building up the line of scrimmages appears to be priority No. 1.

What NFL Draft experts are saying about Armand Membou

Now that Armand Membou has been drafted, fans may be wondering what to expect from their new offensive tackle. NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein provided his analysis of the standout tackle.

Zierlein: “Young, talented prospect whose lack of NFL-tackle size will test teams’ willingness to make exceptions to their standards. Membou plays with composed quickness and elite body control. He delivers good pop on contact and has the range to spring runs with blocks in space.

“Footwork and core strength fuel stick-block sustain, but he can be outreached by edge-setters. His pass sets are technically sound, and he processes twists and blitzes quickly. Membou plays with a varied pass-set strategy and crafty hands to stymie rush momentum, but teams will have to live with long-armed rushers collapsing the pocket on him at times. Hands and feet work in unison to mirror speed and edge-to-edge rush challenges.

“He’s still growing into his frame but his game boasts unusual maturity. Membou’s potential impact at a premium position should keep him at tackle, but he has outstanding potential regardless.”

On3’s Barkley Truax contributed to this report