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FLORHAM PARK -- The New York Jets were thrilled when Armand Membou was left available to them with the seventh overall pick. They had a clear need at right tackle, and were able to acquire the best one from the 2025 draft.
Their excitement paled in comparison to that of Membou's when he saw his first paycheck come through, though.
The Missouri product signed his normal four-year contract worth just under $32 million, which is the standard for first-round picks in accordance with the NFL's collective bargaining agreement.
Speaking to reporters after his first practice with the team, Membou shared the feeling of signing a new deal with the Jets.
“I looked at all them zeroes on the page, I didn't realize how much money I was getting," Membou said laughing.
The seventh overall pick is expected to be the team's starter at right tackle eventually going into the 2025 season. He'll join last year's first round pick Olu Fashanu as the two stalwart tackles on the roster.
While Membou and Fashanu just met yesterday, according to the rookie, both players have strong pedigrees to help turn the Jets' offensive line into one of the best groups in the league next season and beyond.
No starting offensive linemen on New York's squad are over the age of 27. With Alijah Vera-Tucker, John Simpson, and Joe Tippmann controlling the interior, the Jets have one of the top young lines in the game.
And while Membou may be starstruck over his new contract, he's ready to hit the ground running with the Jets as quickly as possible.
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Their excitement paled in comparison to that of Membou's when he saw his first paycheck come through, though.
The Missouri product signed his normal four-year contract worth just under $32 million, which is the standard for first-round picks in accordance with the NFL's collective bargaining agreement.
Speaking to reporters after his first practice with the team, Membou shared the feeling of signing a new deal with the Jets.
“I looked at all them zeroes on the page, I didn't realize how much money I was getting," Membou said laughing.
The seventh overall pick is expected to be the team's starter at right tackle eventually going into the 2025 season. He'll join last year's first round pick Olu Fashanu as the two stalwart tackles on the roster.
While Membou and Fashanu just met yesterday, according to the rookie, both players have strong pedigrees to help turn the Jets' offensive line into one of the best groups in the league next season and beyond.
No starting offensive linemen on New York's squad are over the age of 27. With Alijah Vera-Tucker, John Simpson, and Joe Tippmann controlling the interior, the Jets have one of the top young lines in the game.
And while Membou may be starstruck over his new contract, he's ready to hit the ground running with the Jets as quickly as possible.
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