Missouri
2025 NFL Draft prospect profile – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The New York Giants could have a need at right tackle in 2025, or perhaps beyond.
Jermaine Eluemunor played well in 2024, but likely isn’t a long-term answer on the edge. And while Evan Neal played better once he returned to the line-up, we don’t know whether he’ll continue to build on that.
It would make sense for the Giants to look at a potential long-term answers at right tackle.
And while some teams might view Missouri right tackle Armand Membou as a guard due to his frame, he might also be one of the top two tackle prospects in the draft. The Giants might not be able to get Membou if their other needs take precedence, but we also don’t know how the future will unfold.
Prospect: Armand Membou (79)
Games Watched: vs. Boston College (2024), vs. Texas A&M (2024), vs. Alabama (2024), vs. South Carolina (2024)
Measurables
Strengths
Best traits
- Athleticism
- Footwork
- Competitive toughness
- Pass protection
Membou is an athletic and skilled offensive tackle prospect.
He sports a powerful physique at 332 pounds, but carries his weight exceedingly well and it doesn’t impact his movement skills at all. Membou has remarkably quick and light feet, which allow him to be fast but unhurried in his drops. He has good footwork in his kick-slide, vertical set, and jump set, and is able to move match speed off the edge or redirect to counter inside moves.
Membou is a skilled – and tenacious – pass protector. He’s matched up against some of the best pass rushers in the nation yet only surrendered 3 sacks (and 0 hits) in 1,964 snaps at right tackle as a pass protector. While Membou’s technique isn’t perfect, he does a great job of offering second or third efforts in order to not-lose a rep if he’s beaten initially.
He’s also a capable run blocker who can execute both man-gap and zone schemes well. He has the mobility to stress defenses laterally in outside zone, pull in man-gap or pin and pull schemes, or work to the second level.
Finally, his frame offers him natural leverage to get under defenders’ pads to create movement in the run game or anchor against power.
Weaknesses
Worst traits
Membou’s most significant weakness is one he can’t really do much about: His height and arm length. Neither are consistent problems on tape, but both are undeniably short for an NFL tackle.
Pointing out other weaknesses in Membou’s game is really an exercise in nitpicking, but there are a couple areas in which he can improve with further coaching.
Membou has a slight tendency to get his chest out over his toes when moving laterally, which can lead to lunging when matched up against athletic pass rushers. That can be exploited if he isn’t able to recover once engaged.
His hand usage could also stand to be more focused. There are instances where his hands are low, wide, or late, forcing him to fight to win inside leverage and control over the defender. Particularly skilled rushers can use the opportunity to attack his hands and create a path into the backfield.
Game Tape
(Membou is the Missouri right tackle wearing No. 79)
Projection
Armand Membou projects as a starting offensive tackle at the NFL level.
Considering all of his collegiate experience is at right tackle, it would make the most sense for him to stay at the position in the NFL to shorten his learning curve. Though there doesn’t seem to be a reason why he couldn’t play left tackle, as he did play on the left as a jumbo tight end in unbalanced formations.
Some teams may find problems with Membou’s lack of length, however his athleticism, play strength, and generally good technique make up for the deficiency in most cases on tape.
All told, while Membou falls a bit short in height and length, he offers an elite blend of size and athleticism for the position. He should be able to step in and start immediately while continuing to improve with coaching, and has considerable upside at just 20 years old.
Does he fit the Giants?
Yes
Final Word: A first-round value
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Homicide detectives in Kansas City, Missouri, were called to the scene of a deadly shooting Saturday morning.
Just before 7 a.m. Saturday, police received a reported shooting call near E. 4th Street and Holmes Street.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male in the street who had been shot.
Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
A police spokesperson said detectives believe the victim had an interaction with one or more suspects in a vehicle when one of the suspects opened fire, striking the victim.
The spokesperson said the incident happened in an area with several apartment residences – detectives are interviewing potential witnesses for additional information.
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Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 8 drawing
Midday: 4-6-2
Midday Wild: 6
Evening: 1-3-0
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 8 drawing
Midday: 1-1-1-9
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 8-8-9-9
Evening Wild: 8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 8 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 11
Matinee: 15
Prime Time: 07
Night Owl: 13
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 8 drawing
02-18-20-23-36
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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A Jackson County judge on Friday denied Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s attempt to immediately stop Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman and several affiliated companies from selling kratom products.
The motion for a temporary restraining order, which was filed alongside the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, took particular aim at the more potent 7-OH products, which Hanaway argues are “hazardous opioids” banned by state and federal law.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles McKenzie’s ruling Friday stated there are “competing affidavits” from experts on both sides of the argument, following a hearing on the motion earlier this week.
“The court cannot find, based on the oral argument of the parties, the respective competing affidavits presented and the pleadings, whether the plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits at this juncture in the proceedings in order for the court to grant relief in the form of a temporary restraining order,” McKenzie’s order states.
Hanaway’s argument was backed by sworn statements from an undercover narcotics officer with the highway patrol who said 7-OH is being used to cut fentanyl and a woman whose brother died from a kratom overdose. Her office also submitted a FDA report that points to 7-OH as “a potent opioid that poses an emerging public health threat” and state health data showing synthetic 7-OH was involved in at least 197 Missouri deaths.
American Shaman submitted statements of its own from five toxicology and addiction experts, who largely said there wasn’t enough evidence to show that 7-OH and kratom posed a public health risk. One who researched narcotics said she had never heard of 7-OH being used to cut fentanyl.
Company owner Vince Sanders’ statement detailed how he came up with the idea to create 7-OH products, which now has an “enormous” demand particularly among people who need pain management.
Sanders could not be reached for comment about the ruling Friday.
McKenzie denied a temporary restraining order “without prejudice,” meaning that he would like to see more evidence.
“It is because of this finding that the court determines it necessary to hold an additional hearing,” he wrote, “where it can consider the parties respective positions with the potential of testimonial evidence and other properly introduced evidence, all as more fully developed by the parties, in order to further analyze these issues.”
The judge will consider “other injunctive relief sought in the pleadings at a future hearing to consider the issues,” the order states.
Hanaway filed a similar lawsuit Thursday against Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC, and its owners Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Patel.
The group received a warning letter from the FDA for producing 7-OH products last year similar to one received by Shaman Botanicals.
“This is another step in our ongoing crackdown on kratom manufacturers who flout the law and try to justify endangering Missourians in the name of profit,” Hanaway said in a press release Thursday. “Our mission is to safeguard Missourians from unregulated and addictive substances, and we will continue to pursue every legal tool available to protect public health and safety.”
This story was originally published by the Missouri Independent.
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