Through 8 games of the season, every member of the Jets’ 2025 draft class has taken the field for the Green & White. Six of the seven selections have started a game, and all seven members of the class have participated on special teams, even if in a limited capacity. Before the Week 9 bye, OL Armand Membou had the heaviest workload on offense, while DB Malachi Moore led the class on defense.
Here is a breakdown of the playing time for each Jets rookie.
The first-round draft selection out of Missouri has quickly established himself as an integral member of the Green & White’s offensive line. Armand Membou led the Jets’ rookie class before the bye, playing 514-of-515 offensive snaps through 8 games. He missed a single snap in Week 4 against the Dolphins. He has also pitched in on special teams, playing 28 snaps (12%).
The second-round draft selection out of LSU has flashed potential as an offensive weapon, and he recorded his first pro TD reception in Week 8. Mason Taylor has played 428 offensive snaps (83.1%) and 3 special teams snaps (1.3%). His heaviest workload was in Week 6 against the Broncos, when he played 96.5% of offensive snaps (55).
The Jets’ third-round draft selection out of Florida State stepped into a starting role in Week 8 when CB Sauce Gardner was sidelined with a concussion. Azareye’h Thomas played every defensive snap in the matchup (59). It marked the fourth time this season that Thomas, who has played 101 defensive snaps (19.8%), has seen action. He has also played 94 snaps (41.0%) on special teams.
The first of two fourth-round selections has seen offensive action in all 8 games. After playing just 6 offensive snaps (9.4%) in Week 1, Arian Smith has played at least 40 percent of offensive snaps in every other contest. He played the most in Week 7 (56/91.8%), and he has played 277 snaps (53.8%) overall. The Georgia product has also contributed on special teams (27/11.9%).