Pats Pulpit
Membou is one of the best offensive tackle prospects in this year’s draft.
As the New England Patriots have used the early portion of the offseason to upgrade their roster, a hole continues to remain at the left tackle position. New England has been on the hunt for a long term answer on what is now Drake Maye’s blindside for multiple seasons and perhaps could find it atop this year’s draft.
Let’s therefore take a closer look at Armand Membou to find out what he would bring to the table.
Name: Armand Membou
Position: Offensive tackle
School: University of Missouri
Opening day age: 21 (03/27/2004)
Measurements: 6’4 1/4”, 332 pounds, 9 3/4” hand size, 33 1/2” arm length, 82” wingspan, 4.91 40-yard dash, 9.89 Relative Athletic Score
Career statistics: 35 games (29 starts) | 2,099 offensive snaps, 134 special teams snaps | 3 sacks allowed (0 in 2024), 26 pressures (23 hurries) | 11 penalties
Accolades: Second-team All-SEC (2024)
A growth spurt prior to his junior year of high school at Lee’s Summitt North quickly put Membou on college team’s radars. After moving to right tackle his senior year, Membou remained listed as an offensive guard prospect where he stayed in state committing to the University of Missouri.
Membou quickly saw the field his true freshman season appearing in 10 games — with some work early in the year as a jumbo tight end — before drawing four starts down the stretch at right tackle. With Javon Foster holding down left tackle duties for the Tigers, Membou’s play earned him the starting right tackle spot entering next season.
In his first season as a full-time starter, Membou started all 13 games at right tackle and allowed just two sacks throughout the season. His work on the right side played a large role in Missouri’s line being named a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award that recognizes the most outstanding offensive line unit in the nation.
Remaining at right tackle for his junior season, Membou’s play reached another level along another strong Tiger’s offensive line. Starting all 12 regular season games, Membou did not allow a sack and he surrendered just eight total pressures en route to earning Second Team All-SEC honors.
After forgoing his senior season to declare for the draft, Membou accepted his invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl but was forced to pull out due to a stomach flu. He later attended the NFL Combine where he put forth one of the best testing performances among offensive lineman.
Expected round: 1 (Top 10) | Consensus big board: No. 8 | Patriots meeting: Attended pro day
Strengths: If you’re looking for a power and athletic tackle, look no further than Membou. The 20-year-old has a unique build at just 6-foot-4, but has the necessary length and strength to excel at the position. He plays strong and with good technique in pass protection and can also move defenders in the run game....
