Jets should start warming up the Brink's truck for Olu Fashanu

The New York Jets under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn have made it a priority to take care of their young building blocks. This offseason alone, they extended both Breece Hall and Joe Tippman.

They are looking at the 2026 campaign, but there's still reason to look down the line. Offensive tackle Olu Fashanu has a great chance at being a core piece for the future.

And if he has another solid season for New York this fall, the team better start warming up the Brink's truck regarding an extension.

Olu Fashanu is putting the Jets on a collision course for a monster payday

Fashanu was nabbed with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, and as time has gone by, he has steadily improved. After an uneven rookie season, Fashanu looked more settled in during his sophomore campaign.

He started all 17 games in 2025 and has still held his own despite having the worst quarterback play in the league between Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook. On Pro Football Focus, the Penn State product finished with a 69.2 overall grade (39th among 89 graded tackles), 74.5 pass blocking grade (27th among 89 graded tackles), and a 57.1 run blocking grade (65th among 89 graded tackles).

While he allowed six sacks and 39 total pressures in 2025, those numbers are inflated due to quarterbacks holding on to the ball. In an offense with a starting-level quarterback under center, fans would see an even better version of Fashanu.

Another reason for optimism is that Fashanu is only 23 years old and won't turn 24 years old until December 9. His best football is ahead of him, which is really encouraging. Fashanu is known more for his pass protection and ability to protect the quarterback's blindside. As they search for their franchise quarterback, having the left tackle settled is massive.

On the right side, they have Armand Membou going into his sophomore year after a stellar rookie season. The idea of having two bookend tackles goes a long way and highlights a strength for this team.

Even though the Jets have control of Fashanu for the next three years, getting ahead of the curve in terms of a new deal would save them money but would also showcase to other players on the roster that if you produce, this regime will reward you.

Ever since Fashanu stepped into New York, he has been a soft-spoken guy only focused on being a good teammate and improving as a player. Before drafting him, the Jets were desperately searching for their left tackle of the future.

From the looks of things, Fashanu is that guy, and if he has another stout campaign, New York would be wise to back up the Brink's truck and lock him down for the long haul.

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