Jets' 2025 Draft Class: Membou Shines, Others Grow

0:00It's April 23rd. NFL news today starts now. AI powered and always on. We're checking in on the New York Jets 2025 draft class as they head into year two. The standout is offensive tackle Armand Membu. Earning straight A-plus grades with 17 starts, all rookie honors, and top run blocking stats. He's already looking like a cornerstone at a key spot. Meanwhile, Titan Mason Taylor sits at a B-minus. He shows some flashes catching passes but hasn't locked down a steady roll yet, and the Jets need that extra offense. Cornerback Azurea's Thomas gets a B for holding his own when thrown into the mix, with promise as a future starter. On the flip side, wide receiver Aryan Smith is a C his speed pops, but production hasn't matched up, leaving receiver as a big knee for next year. Safety Malachai Moore earned a B-minus for versatile depth without major mistakes, keeping things steady in the secondary. Linebacker Francisco Mauigua pulled a C-plus

1:00mostly on special teams, with defensive growth still ahead, while edge rusher Tyler Barron hit a C with, some flashes and a tough rotation. These rookies didn't dominate but added solid pieces without hurting the squad. Overall, this group's trending up with Membu as the anchor, and year two will decide if they become a real hit or just okay fingers crossed for the Jets to build from here.