The New York Giants selected Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. And immediately, the praise came flowing in.
Landing Thibodeaux alongside Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal was considered a coup for the Giants. Both picks addressed long-standing issues and each player should have an immediate Day 1 impact.
But Thibodeaux in particular is an interesting player. He has boom or bust potential and the ceiling on that boom is quite high. In fact, former Giants offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz believes Thibodeaux could become Von Miller-lite.
