Jets No. 1 pick Armand Membou leads five rookies signing contracts with Gang Green
Armand Membou, the Jets first round draft pick, is introduced to reporters during a news conference at their training facility in Florham Park, Friday, April 25, 2025. Credit: Jeff Bachner
The Jets signed five of their seven draft picks, including first-round selection Armand Membou, to their rookie contracts on Thursday.
The players inked their deals before the Jets open their two-day rookie minicamp on Friday.
Membou, the No. 7 overall pick, signed a four-year contract for roughly $31.9 million. The Jets hold the option on the right tackle for the fifth year.
Third-round pick Azareye’h Thomas got a four-year deal worth about $6.6 million. Malachi Moore, a fourth-round pick, signed a four-year pact for about $5 million. The Jets also signed fifth-round picks Francisco Mauigoa (four years, nearly $4.6 million) and Tyler Baron (four years, $4.5 million).
Tight end Mason Taylor, a second-round choice, and receiver Arian Smith, taken in the fourth round, are the only Jets draft picks currently unsigned.
Membou played right tackle for Missouri and fills an immediate void on the offensive line. The Jets had four returning starters up front with right tackle the only open position.
As a junior, Membou did not allow a sack. Over three seasons — and 1,036 pass-blocking snaps — Membou only allowed three sacks, according to Pro Football Focus.
Thomas was the No. 73 overall pick from Florida State. Thomas finished second on Florida State last year with 52 tackles and had one interception.
The Jets drafted Moore, a versatile safety, with the No. 130 pick out of Alabama. He was a second-team All-American as a senior after finishing with 70 tackles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Mauigoa (the No. 162 pick) was a two-year starter at linebacker for Miami after transferring from Washington State. He led the Hurricanes in tackles both seasons, totaling 178.
Baron, an edge rusher the Jets selected with pick 176, was Mauigoa’s teammate at Miami. Baron had 5 ½ sacks in one season for the Hurricanes. He played four years for Tennessee.
Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets.
