Draft Nation NFL Prospect on the Rise — Armand Membou

Armand Membou, a versatile offensive tackle from the University of Missouri, has emerged as one of this class’s fastest-rising prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. Membou should have an immediate impact for a team looking for a starting left tackle but has the positional flexibility to play inside as well. He played right tackle early in his collegiate career and has only allowed three sacks in three years of being a starter.

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 332 lbs.

While a little short for left tackle in the NFL, Membou’s athleticism makes up for it. He’s an explosive run blocker and demonstrates the necessary footwork and technique to challenge faster edge rushers while absorbing bull rushers from larger defensive ends.

At the NFL Combine in February, Membou had a 34” vertical jump which is impressive for a man well over 300 lbs. He made Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” in 2024 and he’s been known to squat over 600 lbs. His strength and strong base make him NFL ready on day one, and as a result, he’s challenging LSU’s Will Campbell and Kelvin Banks, Jr. of Texas to be the first tackle off the board.

Strengths

• Athleticism: Membou mirrors pass rushers well and gets to the second level in run blocking as well as anyone this class.
• Power and Leverage: Membou’s strength makes him a natural asset in the run game and his low center of gravity makes him hard to defeat.
• Versatility: Membou can play LT or RT and may even kick into the interior when asked. 
• Football IQ: Membou possesses a high football IQ which will allow him to pick up the NFL game quickly. 

Weaknesses

• Hand Technique: Membou isn’t necessarily deficient here, but can improve with experience and coaching.
• Consistency in Pad Level: Membou needs to watch his pad level as it tends to rise when he’s fatigued.

NFL Draft Projection and Potential Fit

Current projections see Membou coming off the board in the middle of the first round.