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Mizzou Starting Offensive Tackle Declares for NFL Draft, Per Report

The best prospect on the Tiger offensive line is taking his talents to the NFL and forgoing his senior season of eligibility.

Michael Stamps

Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Armand Membou (79) at the line of scrimmage against the Florida Gators during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Armand Membou (79) at the line of scrimmage against the Florida Gators during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Missouri's junior right tackle, Armand Membou, officially has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, per Pete Thamel. The Lee Summit, Mo native spent three seasons with the Tigers and became an anchor on the offensive line.

Membou's presence on the offensive line will be missed at the right tackle spot. In the preseason, he was named to the Outland Trophy Award Watch List for the best lineman in the country. He was also a member of the 2023 Missouri offensive line that was a Joe Moore Award semifinalist.

According to Pro Football Focus, Membou is one of the best analytical tackles in the country. He has the fourth-highest run-blocking grade of anyone at the position and the third-best pass-blocking grade. Membou did not allow a single sack or quarterback hit the entire year.

The Tigers, now with the loss of Membou, appear to have three spots on the offensive line to replace. Senior Marcus Bryant is out of eligibility at the left tackle spot, as is right guard Cam'Ron Johnson. The Tigers return starting left guard Cayden Green and center Conner Tollison. Missouri has little depth at the spot for now and looking into the transfer portal to replace its lost experience seems to be the direction it's heading.

Membou was one of the most consistent players on the Tiger offensive line and replacing him will be a challenge. Finding a mix of experience and skill at both tackle positions, presumably, will now be at the top of Missouri's transfer portal needs.

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Michael Stamps
MICHAEL STAMPS

Michael Stamps is attending the University of Missouri pursuing a degree in journalism. He joined Missouri Tigers On SI as a recruiting writer in 2023, but his beats have subsequently included football and basketball. Michael is from Papillion, Nebraska.

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