", What makes . However, the Detroit Lions were the most heavily represented with seven scouts,including general manager Brad Holmes, on hand to observe Thibodeaux and his teammates. Thibodeaux also recapped his pro day as a whole while speaking with NFL Network's Michael Yam. Thibodeaux is a versatile pass rusher with the ability to win with pure speed, technique, and with power off the edge. Clemson linebackers athleticism, military background is an interesting combination, Arkansas LB Drew Sanders admits he is pretty raw, but he is also plenty talented. He finished with four sacks, 49 total tackles, five passes defended, and two forced fumbles. [14] Thibodeax suffered a sprained MCL in Week 2 of the preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Despite this, there have been multiple reports of a potential slide for Thibodeaux on opening night of the 2022 NFL Draft as the pre-draft process has evolved. Holmes watched the game, and offered high praise for the prospect in his press conference Tuesday. Im in the party that believes he can do that, but it could take a few seasons for him to reach that upper echelon of offensive linemen. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Kayvon Thibodeaux (left) became the first Oregon player in a decade to lead the team in sacks and tackles for loss in consecutive seasons. He can do that. For the 2022 NFL Draft, he looks likely to be a top-five pick. Hes the top prospect on the PFN Top 300 Big Board for a reason. On the heels of the 2021 NFL draft, a lot of talk has surrounded the next class, which is currently headlined by Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Its clear why Thibodeaux was so highly regarded coming out of high school. 7- Solid Day 2 prospect (mid-second through third). Pierre-Louis, Smith and Pinkins all jumped +39 inches in the vertical. Getty NEXT ON OUR SCOUTING REPORTS ISKAYVON THIBODEAUX. Thibodeaux looks like an NFL player playing against college kids every Saturday. Teams will want to do their due diligence to make sure Thibodeaux doesnt have any lingering issues from the ankle injury which cost him time at the beginning of the 2021 season. : Andrew Luck). How does Thibodeaux compare to the rest of the players on Brandt's list? Although, he has done this successfully to a high standard. What he lacks in refinement, he makes up for in his first step. Can get low, bend around the edge and turn to explode back to the QB. I didnt get on the Hutchinson bandwagon until this year, but man watching him play football brings me joy. Has athletic traits or intangibles a team wouldnt want to let hit the UDFA market. However, that didn't stop him from putting together a solid performance at Oregon's pro day on Friday, with drills including bench press . Quick off the snap, agile, and works his hands to get off blocks. For the most part, he has held his own. Thibodeaux shows good competitive toughness in pursuit of the play and willing to fight through multiple blockers. March 20, 2022 11:15 am ET. Sitting right at the very top of this 2022 NFL Draft class, Kayvon Thibodeaux rightly will be seen as one of, if not the top prospect available. DeMarvin Leal is one of my favorite prospects because he can play any position on the defensive line at a high level. He has an instantaneous release to win almost every time. Since the merger in 1970 only once has a center been drafted in the top 10 and that is only if you include Pro Football Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews . Once considered the clear consensus top player in the 2022 NFL Draft, Kayvon Thibodeaux has been the subject of limitless pre-draft rumors. Has Thibodeaux got the talent to emerge as the first pass rusher picked at the end of the month? Adding and retaining a little muscle mass will help him cope with the rigors of the NFL game compared to college. Kayvon Thibodeaux weighs 250 lbs (113 kg). Throw in his ability to bend and Thibodeaux is a dangerous menace as a pass rusher. They are all underrated athletes with a high motor, good hands, and excellent pass rush moves. He also missed the game against Stony Brook before returning on a limited snap count against Arizona. Even if he doesnt put up crazy sack totals, you know hes going to have an impact on each and every game. Was regularly asked to drop and cover at Oregon and did so effectively. Jordan Davis is the exact same way and built very similarly. (95%*), 4.38 (P) CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR OTHER SCOUTING REPORTS BELOW. @GoDucks 9 3/4 and has the long-term potential to be an All-Pro. Myles Garrett and Von Miller; not bad company to keep. If you need to line him up in the slot, he can do that. Latest on New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Very good flexibility. Flashes a burst off the snap, good enough to cross the face of collegiate tackles and put him in position to make big plays behind the line of scrimmage. Plays on the balls of his feet and shows enough balance and flexibility to quickly turn and pursue laterally and downfield.. Gains a ton of ground right off the snap. Hand usage needs work. It's good to be a New York Giants fan. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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His rush is explosive while his power is overwhelming. Even if Thibodeaux isn't selected first overall, he'll likely be taken in the top 10. Team sources have compared Thibodeaux to Mack. . Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari will combine for at least 2.0 sacks on Sunday. Thibodeaux should be able to line up as a 4-3 defensive end, an outside linebacker in a 3-4 front, or do a little bit of everything for a multiple defense. It feels like Thibodeaux has been primed for NFL Draft greatness forever. Kayvon Thibodeaux's talent is not in question; he has already cemented himself as a top pick in 2022. Thibodeaux possesses tremendous upside and can be a long-time productive starter in the NFL if he makes football a priority in his life and remains focused on the task at hand. Clowney was unanimously considered to be the top prospect in the 2014 NFL draft. Where might he wind up playing as a pro? The Seattle Seahawks also sent a group of seven people, while the New York Giants sent five, according to Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy. They can line up over a tight end or tackle and find ways to make plays in the backfield. Looks the part. . Updated Aug 8, 2022 at 11:32am. time. Furthermore, the Oregon prospect earned consensus All-American honors while being named a finalist for multiple defensive awards. Joe Schoen takeaways: Separation over size, Leonard Williams, much more, Lets dive into what the Giants GM talked about Tuesday once the topic turned away from Daniel Jones, 2022 NFL Draft prospect profile - Evan Neal, OT, Alabama, 2022 NFL Draft prospect profile - Jordan Davis, iDL, Georgia. Powered by. While Thibodeaux's hand usage and pass-rushing plan could use some development, he already has the speed, strength and bend to regularly win around the outside in rare fashion. As the 2022 NFL Draft cycle has developed, it's clear that the EDGE class is deep with talent.It might lack a "generational" prospect such as Chase Young in 2020, but there . In 12 NFL seasons, Ware was selected to nine Pro Bowls and four First-team All-Pros. Thibodeaux is a very twitched-up athlete with great lateral agility and suddenness. Thibodeaux can be a good player in any scheme right out of the gate and has the long-term potential to be an All-Pro. Kayvon Thibodeaux checks every box for a high-end pass-rusher with potential through the roof. Thibodeaux was able to take over games at the collegiate level and has the potential to be an instant impact player in the NFL. 1 overall pick by the . Fundamentally sound, rarely off his feet, and consistently plays with outstanding pad level. Thibodeaux has enough athleticism to drop into shallow zone coverage on occasion. All rights reserved. [22], He started and appeared in 14 games as a rookie. He will improve at disengaging quicker and with more efficiency with pro coaching. "I heard a lot about Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, including concerns . At 6-foot-5, 250 pounds with a quick first step and punishing lead arm, Thibodeaux is drawing comparisons to guys in the league like Myles Garrett, the former No. Report: Ducks to add Antonio Parks as offensive analyst. [17][18] On December 18, 2022, against the Washington Commanders, Thibodeaux completed a forced fumble and recovery for his first career touchdown. Flashes strength as a bull rusher and his energy doesn't plateau. Thibodeaux would likely be at his best in an aggressive defense that will let him attack on every play, and make full use of his ability to move around the defensive front. Should contribute early in career, with the upside to start or become an important rotational player at some point in his rookie contract. Here is the transcript of his remarks. Furthermore, hes demonstrated the ability to effectively use his hands and length to win at the point of attack. For many years, positional eligibility in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) leagues has been determined using "base" defensive formations. All this comes because Thibodeaux is playing solely on feel. Scoring statistics (TD, XP, FG) are complete all-time. Thibodeaux has looked likely to be a top pick in the 2022 NFL draft since high school. Injury forced him to miss the Ohio State game. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Need him in the box as a blitzer? He has spoken at length about using his platform to help support his local neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles. As a pass rusher, he can quickly switch from attacking the outside track to pressurizing the interior. People at 340 pounds should not move as quickly and as powerfully as both of these monsters. Id also like to see Hutchinson step up a bit more in the run game. Thibodeaux even has added value on passing downs in that he can drop to play the flat area comfortably, which could add extra value for some teams. When motivated and hitting on all cylinders, he can be impossible to stop as a pass rusher and in pursuit. The case against Thibodeaux Giants Kayvon Thibodeaux Draws Comparisons to Major NFL Names, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. And if you can get guys like Long and Golic to be enamored with you this early on, it only is going to get more exciting from here for Duck fans. There might not be a more explosive pass rusher in the class. Winning a myriad of awards, including being named in the Freshman All-American Team by The Athletic, USA Today, 247 Sports and PFF. [27], Thibodeaux is an avid chess player, saying he used chess principles to hone his skills as a football player. "I was able to really display my linebacker drills, my pass rush, my hands, my feet, you know, everything that I've been working on leading up to it. Brugler initially ranked Thibodeaux as his top prospect back in November, writing Thibodeaux has missed some time this season due to injury, but he has been near unblockable when on the field, displaying dominant traits vs. both the pass and the run.. 1 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. It is this lack of polish that will put fear into opposing NFL teams. One of them is speed, which Thibodeaux has routinely demonstrated. Ninety-Nine Yards launched in 2018 and covers all aspects of the American football. Introducing the APAC, an intriguing new conference idea, Mock Draft Roundup: Where Christian Gonzalez, Noah Sewell, other Ducks are projected to go, Projecting Oregon Ducks' defensive depth chart heading into spring football, Oregon WR Traeshon Holden reveals jersey number with Ducks, 5 things to know about Oregon's new ILB coach Brian Michalowski, Atlanta Falcons release former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Also at Oregon he is sometimes asked to drop into coverage. Much like Cameron Jordan, Leal will likely play defensive end in a 4-3 defense and become one of the best all-around defensive linemen in the game. Prospect: Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)Games Watched: vs. California (2021), vs. UCLA (2021), vs. Washington (2021), vs. Washington State (2021)Red Flags: Ankle (2021), Tackles: 126Tackles For a loss: 35.5Sacks: 19.0Forced Fumbles: 3Passes Defensed: 7, Tackles: 49Tackles For a loss: 12.0Sacks: 7.0Forced Fumbles: 2Passes Defensed: 1. Likely to be the favourite to be drafted #1 overall, Kayvon Thibodeaux is as safe a pick as you will find in the 2022 NFL Draft. Thibodeaux received over 25 offers. [28][29][30] He began playing chess at a young age, watching his uncles play the board game. The injury cost him the opportunity to shine on the national stage against Ohio State. Or write about sports? Thibodeaux showed just how much of a dynamic, electric playmaker he is during his high school career recording 54 sacks. This could be the result of great (rather than elite) bend. Relentless blindside pursuit; tracks down ball carriers across the field. Brown started his career with the Ravens before demanding a trade because he wanted to protect the quarterbacks blindside, which also sees a bigger payday. He is still raw and learning and it is horrifying for defenders that he can be so superior and productive just off his natural ability and athleticism. Howard might not be talked about in the same breath as a Jalen Ramsey or Tre White, but he is a heck of a player. Thibodeauxs ability to rush with burst and speed means he explodes round the edge. Let us know over on Twitter@NinetynineYardsand@Owain_Jones_, Video Credit: Thanks to Sports Production & ESPN College Football on YouTube, Your email address will not be published. The outstanding production took him to 54 sacks in four years and earned him the Californian Defensive Player of the Year Award. Great change of direction and explosiveness. Thibodeaux has elite athleticism. At last month's NFL Combine, Thibodeaux ran a 4.58 40-yard dash the sixth-fastest at the Combine among edge rushers. UO defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux pronouned TIB-uh-doh is a Renaissance man. Shows up when finishing as a pass-rusher, as well as in space against the run. @golic There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Kendre Miller, RB, TCU - 2023 NFL Draft Interview, Andrei Iosivas, WR, Princeton - 2023 NFL Draft Interview, Zebra Sports Interview - Live From The Senior Bowl. At 6-foot-4 and with 33-inch arms, Thibodeaux doesnt quite have prototypical length for the NFL. By comparison Daniel Jones has the 3rd worst time in the pocket at 2.6 secs. There is nothing he cannot do and cannot go on to achieve. There are areas for improvement for the Oregon defensive starlet. 6-7, 350 pounds, future NFL standout and destroyer of souls. DeRuyter had the chance to coach future Hall of Fame DE Von Miller with the Aggies, and he likened Thibodeaux to the Super Bowl MVP in his opening press conference a few months ago. Lattimore has been a bit underrated in his career, but has still been a three-time Pro Bowler in his first four seasons. Giants rookie pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux will miss some time after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's preseason game, but he avoided a major injury. Kayvon Thibodeaux ALL the latest Giants news straight to your inbox! 6 - Early-mid Day 3 prospect with a high athletic ceiling and low floor or a high floor but limited athletic upside. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. For some teams, that meant the 4-3, while for others it was the 3-4. Not with Kayvon Thibodeaux. A native of Los Angeles, he was named USA Today's High School Football Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. Kayvon Thibodeaux was born on December 15, 2000 in Los Angeles, California to Angelo Thibodeaux and Shawnta Loice. 2022 NFL Draft prospect profile - Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon, Iowas Jack Campbell offers unique description of what it means to play linebacker. Much is made of his pass-rush prowess, but Thibodeaux is also impressive in the ground game. The 2021 NFL Draft class may not have had a player of similar caliber to 2020 defensive rookie of the year Chase Young, but the 2022 NFL Draft class might. Despite these, hes remained at the top of Pro Football Networks Top 300 Big Board. Can the ACC save Pac-12 teams? But, I think it went great," Thibodeaux said. Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux projects as a starting EDGE with scheme versatility at the NFL level. Ungraded Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 BGS 9.5 PSA 10; $1.75 + $0.26: N/A $0.00: $6.34 $ . However, that didn't stop him . 10 - Prospect is a unicorn and possesses both rare physical traits and elite mental traits. Should be a perennial All-Pro and Pro Bowl player (i.e. When the New York Giants selected Oregon Ducks' defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux with the No. Some of the best players across the nation are all convening at Lucas Oil Stadium to work out for prospective NFL teams and interview with coaches and general managers who are deciding on which guys they want to draft come April. (43%*), 33 1/8 Can win the corner straight away. Thibodeaux is also comfortable from a number of alignments, from being head-up over the tackle to all the way out in a Wide 9. Whats more impressive is his motor. Playing online chess became a passion for him. However, Jordan is also very strong in the run due to his ability to set the edge. 134412712029 Item specifics Team: blank Card Manufacturer: O-Pee-Chee 4-In-1 Season: 1969-70 Card Number: None Player: Giacomin/Beliveau/Joyal/Bolvin Franchise: O-Pee . Kayvon Thibodeaux (/ t b d o / TIB--doh; born December 15, 2000) is an American football outside linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Thibodeaux was the top recruit in the nation when he committed to Oregon, and his ability simply leapt off the field. I kind of steal from everybody, Thibodeaux said last month at the NFL scouting combine. As a pass rusher, they both occupy blocks and are effective on stunts, clearing lanes for the lopping defensive ends to apply pressure up the middle. Not only is Thibodeaux a dangerous pass rusher, but he can also help disguise exotic blitz packages by effectively dropping into coverage. In Thibodeauxs fifth appearance (against Cal), he made his mark. A native of Los Angeles, he was named USA Today 's High School Football Defensive Player of the Year in 2018.. Thibodeaux played college football at Oregon, where was named the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the . Derwin James is listed as a safety but in reality, plays everywhere on the defense. Although the season would end with defeat against Iowa State, Thibodeaux secured first-team All-Pac 12 recognition. Thibodeaux has a flexible lower body, allowing him to settle into a compact stance and fire off the snap with great pad level. Thibodeaux also brings a good array of pass rush moves, including club, rip, swipe, and long-arm moves. Please reload the page and try again. [31] He was selected as a player for Chess.com's BlitzChamp tournament, a rapid tournament for NFL players. He committed instead to the Ducks and has been a starter since his true freshman season. The Oregon defensive end set program records for sacks by a freshman and led the team with 14 tackles for loss. Both Thibodeaux and Clowney are freak athletes who had high expectations coming into college. Should be able to compete for a roster spot in training camp. . Thibodeaux has been drawing rave reviews for some time now, with some analysts likening him to major NFL defensive ends, past and present. Projection. When a player is this good at rushing the passer you often see a drop off in their ability in the run game. Copyright 2019-2023. With it fastly approaching, it's time to take Pro Football Network's Mock Draft Simulator for a spin ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. Position: Edge Rusher School: Oregon Current Year: Junior Height: 6'4 Weight: 254 pounds Wingspan: 79 1/2 Arm: 33 1/8 Hand: 9 3/4 Kayvon Thibodeaux Scouting Report. When healthy, he can shut down anyone. He has battled numerous injuries in 2020 and 2021, but has taken his time recovering due to a lackluster LSU team having very little to play for. Following the conclusion of his high school career, he committed to Oregon, stating at the time: There were a lot of reasons why I chose Oregon. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine pic.twitter.com/S3kvnLHzGk. To find any weakness in Thibodeauxs game is picky and overly critical. There were several examples on tape where he loses his footing as he bends around the edge, leaving some production on the table. [6][7] Thibodeaux suffered a sprained ankle in the first game of his junior season,[8] and sat out the following two games. The highlight of Thibodeauxs scouting report is his impressive athletic profile. He's done his own laundry since he was 15. It might lack a generational prospect such as Chase Young in 2020, but theres an expectation that as many as five edge players could be selected within the first 10 picks. He is simply unblockable and can win in multiple different ways. Ware is a major comparison to present. Hutchinson had 40 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 4.6 sacks per season. Furthermore, 247 Sports ranked him the 49th-best player in their history of ranking high school recruits. Though a pass-rusher first and foremost, Thibodeaux also has the right traitsspeed, length and enough anchorto contribute in the run game right away. Here are my top ten 2022 NFL Draft prospects and their NFL comparisons. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Thanks for subscribing!
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