Since the Jets took RT Armand Membou with the No. 7 pick in last April's NFL Draft, he has delivered for the Green & White, culminating in him being named to ESPN's All-Rookie team for 2025.
"Snap to snap, [Membou] has about as solid a floor and high ceiling as anyone in this class," ESPN's Ben Solak wrote. "He is great in pass protection due to his tremendous grip strength and the reach to catch and control speedy rushers."
Membou started all 17 games for the Green & White and posted a 91.7% pass block win rate and 80.6% run block win rate across a full season at right tackle. According to Pro Football Focus, the Missouri product allowed only 1.9 pressures per game and received a 73.8 offensive rating, second-best among all rookie offensive linemen.
Solak added: "The Jets' best runs and screens have often come to the offensive right on the back of Membou's ability to uproot defensive linemen and carve out running lanes. He's an impactful player."
CB Azareye'h Thomas, a third-round pick (No. 73), and S Malachi Moore, a fourth-round selection (No. 130), received honorable mentions from Solak.
Moore played in all 17 games and finished second on the team and tied for third among all rookies in tackles (101). In addition, he was the only player on the roster to contribute a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
"Moore brought impressive physicality to the box for a Jets defense in need of tone-setters," Solak wrote. "Moore is one to watch as well."
Thomas played 12 games but finished the season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. He managed to finish the year with 7 pass defenses, tied for fifth most among first-year players.
"[Thomas] had fewer splash plays but looked great in a strong cornerback class," Solak wrote.
