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Armand Membou's historic NFL debut gives Jets long-term hope

The New York Jets have spent years throwing draft capital at their offensive line. Now, in 2025, general manager Darren Mougey’s first-round pick, Armand Membou, already looks like the one who can anchor it.

In his first career start after being selected No. 7 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Pro Football Focus graded Membou as the top offensive lineman of Week 1. Yes, he was that good, that fast. He posted a 90.3 run-blocking grade and, across 26 pass-blocking snaps, allowed zero pressures.

Beyond that, Membou earned the highest overall Week 1 grade for any rookie offensive tackle since at least 2006.