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Membou

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports Membou’s deal is worth roughly $31.9 million. The Jets now boast a top-flight offensive line, keyed by its offensive tackle tandem with OT Olu Fashanu on the left and Membou on the right. The unit should provide Justin Fields with comfortable pockets in 2025. The Jets also signed third-round CB Azareye’h Thomas and fourth-round S Malachi Moore to four-year contracts.

A three-year starter at Missouri, Membou (6’4/332) is the latest high-upside trench technician to emerge from the Tigers’ system. Originally a late bloomer who didn’t hit his stride until arriving in Columbia, Membou locked down the right tackle job as a true freshman and never relinquished it, starting 30 consecutive games and earning All-SEC honors in 2024. Built like a guard but moves like a tackle, Membou is a prototype for modern-day offensive versatility. Membou boasts a stellar 9.90 RAS, bolstered by elite explosion (34-inch vert, 9’7-inch broad jumps) and a scorching 4.91 40-yard dash at 332 pounds. On tape, he plays with body control and competitive fire, blending a sharp strike with independent hands and outstanding balance to absorb and redirect rushers. His 2024 pass-blocking efficiency ranked 98.4, allowing just 3 sacks and no hits over 294 true pass sets. His compact build and 33.5-inch arms will draw size concerns for an NFL tackle, but his power base, clean mirror in pass pro, and violent finishes make it easy to overlook. Membou’s run blocking thrives in zone schemes—he logged an 87.4 grade in inside zone and 85.1 in man—leveraging leverage and torque to displace defenders. He has a twitchy trigger and consistently gets out in front on pulls and outside zone. However, his tendency to lean, occasional anchor lapses against speed-to-power, and lack of left-side or interior experience leave some projection to be made. Still, his traits, demeanor, and tape scream long-term starter at tackle. The comp to Troy Fautanu isn’t hyperbole—Membou brings the same blend of athleticism, polish, and edge.

Missouri’s early start on the 2022 class continues to be impressive. Membou is Missouri’s sixth commit so far and their first on the OL. At 6-foot-4 and 275-pounds, Membou will perhaps need a year to add some weight and muscle, but he is currently rated as a top-20 OG recruit in this class. Membou also had offers from Arkansas, Iowa State, Oregon, and some others.