Armand Membou was a name that was not very familiar to Jets fans four months ago. Now? It’s the name most linked to the Jets at No. 7 overall.

The Missouri tackle has been a riser during the 2025 NFL Draft process, going from someone not viewed as a first-round pick to a player now expected to go in the top 10.

How did it happen?

“I think in-season I was late to evaluate him because he was a true junior,” ESPN Draft analyst Matt Miller said. “There wasn’t a whole lot of buzz on him before the season. I was like, alright, true junior, probably not going to come out and then he did.”