Kayvon
Thibodeaux.
Kayvon
Thibodeaux.
Oregon· 6'4"· 254 lb· 4.58s 40
The New York Giants run a multiple defense that blends elements of a 3-4 odd front with 4-3 even front principles, often utilizing one-gap assignments.
Immediate impact pass rusher, expected to develop into an All-Pro edge defender who can disrupt both the run and pass game.
He would be less impactful in a passive 3-4 two-gap system that relies heavily on holding the point of attack rather than penetrating.
A highly athletic and explosive edge rusher, Thibodeaux is best utilized in schemes that allow him to attack upfield and generate pressure on the quarterback.
Selected #5 overall in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft by New York Giants out of Oregon.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oregon | 14 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | Oregon | 7 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | Oregon | 11 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | — | 32 | 122 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Thibodeaux has been a starting defensive end for the New York Giants for two seasons. He has shown improvement in his pass-rushing ability and run defense.