NY Jets reunite Armand Membou with intriguing college QB after draft

The New York Jets have reportedly agreed to deals with a number of undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. While most of these signings typically fly under the radar, one name stands out a little more than the rest: former Missouri quarterback Brady Cook.

Cook will be reuniting with first-round pick Armand Membou, his former college teammate at Missouri, as both players now find themselves in Florham Park.

Cook started nearly 40 games over the past three seasons for the Tigers and capped off his college career with an MVP performance in the 2024 Music City Bowl. Now, he’ll have the chance to continue building on that momentum at the next level.

While most undrafted quarterbacks are little more than camp arms, Cook has a chance to be more than that. With his athleticism, experience, and NFL-caliber arm talent, Cook could realistically push for the Jets’ QB3 job this summer and make a legitimate case to stick around in some capacity.

Brady Cook is more than just a camp arm for the NY Jets

Cook arrives in the NFL with a lot of qualities that teams typically look for in a developmental quarterback. A three-year starter at Missouri and a three-time team captain, he led the Tigers to 26 wins in 38 career starts and was widely praised for his leadership, toughness, and competitive spirit.

While he isn’t the most elusive athlete, he’s more mobile than he gets credit for, flashing the ability to extend plays with his legs and pick up positive yards on designed runs.

As a passer, Cook has enough arm talent to make every throw an NFL offense would ask of him. He’s capable of delivering passes with zip when needed and has shown the ability to throw with touch when working through progressions.

However, his mechanics can break down under pressure, leading to accuracy issues and occasional panic throws. Improving his eye discipline and overall field processing will be key to whether he can stick around in the league long-term.

Cook’s best college season came in 2023 when he completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,317 yards, 21 touchdowns, and just six interceptions, all while showcasing better command of Missouri’s offense than in years past.

He capped his college career with an MVP performance in the Music City Bowl, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 54 more yards against a tough Iowa defense.

There’s still plenty of work ahead for Cook to become a reliable NFL quarterback, but the tools are there. His size (6-foot-2, 214 pounds), athletic ability, and leadership traits make him an intriguing developmental flier.

If he can clean up some of his mechanical flaws and decision-making, Cook could carve out a role as more than just a camp body for the Jets. He'll enter the summer competing with the likes of 2024 fifth-round pick Jordan Travis and former UFL star Adrian Martinez for the QB3 job.

Travis remains a medical mystery and still hasn't officially been cleared to return to practice, while Martinez doesn't have the same physical gifts as Cook. There's a real chance the former Missouri starter is able to win that role.

Reunited with Membou, Cook has a real shot to turn a camp invite into a roster spot. Don't be surprised if he makes some noise this summer.

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