{"id":399555,"date":"2026-01-10T01:59:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T01:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/399555\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T01:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T01:59:07","slug":"jets-pass-on-armand-membou-for-impact-defender-in-2025-nfl-draft-re-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/399555\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets pass on Armand Membou for impact defender in 2025 NFL Draft re-draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not many things went right for the New York Jets<\/a> in 2025, but it’s safe to say their first-round pick panned out.<\/p>\n

Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou was a revelation for the Jets and started all 17 games at right tackle. He created quite the pairing with 2024 first-round pick, left tackle Olu Fashanu.<\/p>\n

But if New York had the opportunity to do it all over again, would they still land on Membou? Or would they opt to fill a different roster hole ahead of the regular season?<\/p>\n

2025 NFL Draft re-draft has Jets selecting Abdul Carter<\/p>\n

Bleacher Report’s\u00a0Brent Sobleski did a re-draft of the 2025 NFL Draft, and instead of picking Membou, the Jets selected Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 7 overall.<\/p>\n

“Obviously, Justin Fields didn’t work out at quarterback, though there’s not a solid alternative available. Instead, Gang Green turns its attention to a disappointing defense that ranked among the league’s bottom eight under the direction of head coach Aaron Glenn,” wrote<\/a> Sobleski.<\/p>\n

“Now, New York invests in the class’ top defensive prospect. Carter led all rookies in pressures by a significant margin. While his consistent pressure didn’t result in as many sacks as expected (only four), his explosiveness and presence were obvious.”<\/p>\n

While the Jets’ sack total was disappointing in 2025, the idea of passing on Membou for another first-round edge rusher, which New York has two of, is hard to stomach.<\/p>\n

If the Jets hadn’t picked Membou, Chukwuma Okorafor would’ve started at right tackle this season, and the offense likely would’ve been worse than you could’ve imagined.<\/p>\n

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