The Jets are entering this draft with a fresh perspective and new decision-makers at the helm, eager to move past the failed Aaron Rodgers gamble. With the No. 7 pick, two standout names are drawing serious attention as Darren Mougey prepares for his first big swing. A quarterback trade could shake things up on Day 2, especially after whispers connecting Shedeur Sanders to New York earlier this offseason. But for now, Justin Fields is set to get a fresh start under center. And with a $20 million signal-caller to protect, the Jets may face a critical choice when they’re on the clock—secure a dominant blocker or grab a dynamic playmaker.

However, the Jets parted ways with Tyler Conklin after his deal ran out, and their bet on C.J. Uzomah never really paid off. But Conklin’s move to the Chargers left a major hole at TE. In response, new GM Darren Mougey brought in former Charger Stone Smartt on a budget-friendly one-year, $1.35M deal. He also praised 2023 3rd-rounder Jeremy Ruckert—though his 35 catches and zero touchdowns don’t scream TE1. So, starting the season with a Ruckert-Smartt combo at the top feels like a long shot. Honestly, the Jets will likely need to make another move to shore up the position.

Well, the Jets had eyes on Brock Bowers early on, but when draft night came, they took a different route—landing Olu Fashanu in a top-heavy offensive class. With Fashanu locked in at left tackle, New York feels good on one side of the line. But the right? That’s where the gap remains. Morgan Moses is off to New England after the Patriots offered him a solid three-year, $24M deal. Now, the Jets are being urged to make a massive move—literally. At 332 pounds, there’s one right tackle prospect that could be the perfect fit for Aaron Glenn’s offense.

On the April 14th episode of Yahoo! Sports, Matt Harmon and Jordan Reid broke down some of their favorite mock draft fits. When asked for his third-best match, Reid didn’t hesitate and said, “Yeah, so we just talked about him, and it’s Armand Membou to the New York Jets.” “I’m a big fan of this fit, and I think the Jets have done a great job this offseason, just because they really haven’t forced their hand at all,” explained Reid. So, it’s a nod to smart roster building—letting talent come to you without panic moves.

Here, Jordan Reid broke it down with confidence. For the Jets, adding Justin Fields doesn’t shut the door on future QB moves—it buys time. “You don’t rush yourself into getting a quarterback,” said Reid. Instead, the Jets take a swing at one of the cleanest prospects in the draft. The lineman has dominated the pre-draft circuit, crushed the combine, and allowed just one sack all last season. As of now, pairing this prospect with Olu Fashanu could be the ultimate trench upgrade. “I think he’s a great fit for the Jets,” added Reid, referring Missouri OT Armand Membou.

Look, Will Campbell’s name keeps swirling around the Patriots, which could open the door for Armand Membou to slide down to the Jets at No. 7. Despite the buzz around Campbell in New England, Membou has also been on the Patriots’ radar throughout the pre-draft chatter. If he falls, the Jets could pounce. Membou ranks No. 12 on Daniel Jeremiah’s big board, just 2 spots behind Campbell. Right now, with Olu Fashanu already drafted at No. 11 last year, grabbing Membou would mean back-to-back first-round picks beefing up the trenches—a bold move to dominate the line and support the ground game.

Now, keep an eye on Armand Membou—he could be a game-changer for the Jets in the 2025 NFL Draft. To be honest, with the No. 7 pick and solid draft capital, New York has a golden shot to beef up the trenches. So, Armand is one name in the No. 7 pick conversation — but as already mentioned, there are two. The other? None other than Tyler Warren.

Jets’ Golden Ticket at No. 7

The Jets have had their eye on Tyler Warren for a while now—and it’s no secret. ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports the team has done deep homework on the John Mackey Award winner. However, Warren’s potential landing spots likely begin at No. 7 with the Jets, even as tight end-needy teams like the Jaguars pick ahead at No. 5. Right now, with one top-10 team canceling a workout with the PSU standout, it’s a sign the Colts might need to get aggressive if they want a shot at him.

But drafting Warren could give the Jets the dynamic tight end they’ve been missing since passing on Brock Bowers. But it wouldn’t come without a cost. Let’s be real, filling the TE gap might leave a big hole elsewhere—especially on the offensive line. So, it’s a classic draft dilemma: do you grab the flashy playmaker or fill the foundational need?

Not only Cimini, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah is all in on the Jets snagging Tyler Warren at No. 7. Well, the PSU TE has top-10 buzz thanks to his complete, do-it-all game. “He can go make plays down the field,” said Jeremiah, praising Warren’s dynamic presence. After a breakout 2024 with 104 catches, 1,233 yards, and 8 TDs—he’s got star written all over him.

Now let’s see how the Jets shake up their roster.