Acceleration through his second and third steps is excellent. Relentless blindside pursuit; tracks down ball carriers across the field. Unbelievable play. However, in the season opener against Fresno State, he suffered a sprained ankle injury after tallying 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, and a forced fumble. The Oregon defensive demon also showcases excellent pursuit speed against the run. 9 3/4 Kayvon Thibodeaux was born on December 15, 2000. Hutchinson has the traits to do that, but I need to see that skill on a more consistent basis. Gains a ton of ground right off the snap. You may need to pair him with another pass rusher, but regardless Davis can elevate the performance of the defensive line by doing the little things. 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. Ultimately there is one comparison that rises above the rest for the top-rated . pic.twitter.com/HNsDRCsA6y. "I mean it was great. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux projects as a starting EDGE with scheme versatility at the NFL level. Positives: Game-impacting pass rusher with tremendous versatility. Thibodeaux also recapped his pro day as a whole while speaking with NFL Network's Michael Yam. You need at least two guys on the offensive line to block them and even then it might not be enough. As Foles was being carted off the field, Thibodeaux could be seen mimicking Foles "going to sleep. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Not with Kayvon Thibodeaux. Getty New York Giants edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux is drawing comparisons to Khalil Mack. Myles Garrett and Von Miller; not bad company to keep. . Once Thibodeaux has his hands planted he is a bulldozer and drives them back into the pocket and uses them as leverage. Edge rushers on teams that ran the former were classified as . Please reload the page and try again. 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. People at 340 pounds should not move as quickly and as powerfully as both of these monsters. | DRAFT TALK | NFL Draft 2023, Zebra Sports Interview Live From The Senior Bowl, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), NFL Power Rankings - Week 8. There are areas for improvement for the Oregon defensive starlet. Plays on the balls of his feet and shows enough balance and flexibility to quickly turn and pursue laterally and downfield.. Newest Giant Kayvon Thibodeaux has drawn some tantalizing comparisons. Davis blows up every run play that comes up the middle and moves well laterally. I kind of steal from everybody, Thibodeaux said last month at the NFL scouting combine. Based on his size and leaping ability, London should follow that same trajectory. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Even in an apples-to-apples comparison If Thibodeaux were in the pros right now, his 7.0 . Hes a reliable and disciplined run defender and has the potential to be a dominant pass rusher from just about any alignment or stance. Only this defensive end was Giants first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux. As he had in his freshman season, Thibodeaux once again demonstrated a penchant for the big game. Born in Los Angeles: California, Kayvon Thibodeaux attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School before transferring to Oaks Christian School. Because we love @kayvonT8. pic.twitter.com/S3kvnLHzGk. Thibodeaux shows good competitive toughness in pursuit of the play and willing to fight through multiple blockers. Outside of the combine and pro days, there is probably nothing that has caused teams to overvalue prospects more. So why has he become a polarizing player whos sliding down some draft boards? 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His 9 sacks were also the most by a Pac-12 freshman since 2009. it's just a fun little comparison. NEXT ON OUR SCOUTING REPORTS ISKAYVON THIBODEAUX. 2 min read. Do you have a sports website? We all have high hopes for Kayvon Thibodeaux, but . Clowney was unanimously considered to be the top prospect in the 2014 NFL draft. The Pro Day was a big event for the defensive end, who surprised scouts and fans when he opted to only perform three drills at the NFL Combine last month. A man amongst boys at 65, the athletic defensive end was cut from a different cloth than everyone he faced. 8 - Fringe first-round player. Vita Vea is such a special player who is undervalued because he doesnt put up big stats. He's done his own laundry since he was 15. He has the ability to drive offensive linemen back and put them in the dirt. [27], Thibodeaux is an avid chess player, saying he used chess principles to hone his skills as a football player. He proved to be destructive and downright dangerous for the Ducks as a true freshman in 2019. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. Yet, the Oregon defensive ends relentless pursuit of excellence continued last year. His injuries arent nearly as severe as Clowneys, but its something to note. Thibodeaux has a flexible lower body, allowing him to settle into a compact stance and fire off the snap with great pad level. [14] Thibodeax suffered a sprained MCL in Week 2 of the preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals. Injury forced him to miss the Ohio State game. Ive literally never seen anything like what Kayvon Thibodeaux did to this poor left tackle. Playing online chess became a passion for him. Watch the video below which shows how Thibodeaux is able to be so effective. Checkout the latest stats for Kayvon Thibodeaux. Quote. Fluid when asked to twist or stunt, gets depth on pass drops in space, and shows speed in backside pursuit. But, he could employ them better at times. 5-star defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux has had a strong week of practice at the Under Armour All-American Game . The answer, according to his scouting report, is yes. Weight: 258 lbs. March 20, 2022 11:15 am ET. He never really found his stride the rest of the season, flashing brightly at times, but not consistently. Pro Bowl vibes . Sign up for our weekly recaps, informed analysis, and film breakdowns. In 2021 Kayvon Thibodeaux has continued his domination and looks set to be drafted at the top of the first round in the 2022 NFL Draft. Alabama LT Evan Neal, #73. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Kayvon Thibodeaux 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). Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux has been mentioned as a potential first overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, and he sees himself as similar to the first overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.Thibodeaux said at the Scouting Combine that he sees himself as similar to Jadeveon Clowney, who went to the Texans in [more] When Thibodeaux deploys a spin it causes chaos for the opposition. Choice is: Ex: . 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. Clowney, 29, was picked first overall out of South Carolina in the 2014 draft. However, that didn't stop him . Clowney was unanimously considered to be the top prospect in the 2014 NFL draft. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Not always the first player off the snap, even when lined up over the ball, but his length, effort, and short-area quickness still pressures double teams and helps penetrate gaps. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine If you watch the Buccaneers Super Bowl run last season, you would say the same thing about Vea. How do the New York Giants come down on Thibodeaux? 1. According to the report, the Giants worried that Thibodeaux would be more preocupied with his brand, which includes a cryptocurrency he launched back in September. Thibodeaux wrapped up his high school career in now trademark dominant style. Thibodeaux played college football at Oregon, where was named the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2019, won the Morris Trophy in 2020, and was voted a unanimous All-American in 2021. [3], Thibodeaux recorded 152 total tackles, 54 sacks, and eight forced fumbles during his high school career, and was the second-highest rated overall player in the 2019 recruiting class. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Im a student of the game, so I dont really have a favorite [pass-rusher in the NFL now], but I just love to kind of steal a little bit of everybody and implement it in my game and start to keep growing., Before the draft, reports of the Giants worries about Thibodeaux had emerged. Age: 22. Wagner jumped a 39.5-inch vertical. What he lacks in refinement, he makes up for in his first step. Has athletic traits or intangibles a team wouldnt want to let hit the UDFA market. Great change of direction and explosiveness. Thibodeaux has enough play strength to be an effective bullrusher with good leverage. Height: 6'4 Weight: 254 lbs. Thibodeaux is already this good while he has nowhere near reached his peak yet. It was kind of weird because it was like 200 people just watching me working out. It feels like Thibodeaux has been primed for NFL Draft greatness forever. But that wouldnt make for a very good scouting report. . He would certainly upgrade their pass rush, and his versatility could be put to great use by Wink Martindale. Kayvon Thibodeaux While Clowney has been mentioned as a possible comparison for Thibodeaux, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network made one comparison that is sure to raise eyebrows. Oregon EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux has a great combination of size, explosiveness, athleticism, versatility, and football IQ to play the position at the NFL level. As a pass rusher, Thibodeaux excels in a number of ways. Flashes of good power. Copyright 2019-2023. Id also like to see Hutchinson step up a bit more in the run game. After entering . Kayvon Thibodeaux checks every box for a high-end pass-rusher with potential through the roof. Adding and retaining a little muscle mass will help him cope with the rigors of the NFL game compared to college. Class: Junior School: Oregon Arm length: 33" Hand size: 9" 40-yard-dash: 4.58 Bench press: 27-reps Has Thibodeaux got the talent to emerge as the first pass rusher picked at the end of the month? However, similar to Clowney, he has also battled a few injuries in his three years. Spins off blocks to get back into the play. , Kayvon Thibodeaux going through position drills now at Oregons pro day. It is not outlandish to say Thibodeaux could be the best defensive end to enter the NFL Draft since Myles Garrett. Teams will want to do their due diligence to see if his early-season ankle injury had any impact on his lower-body fluidity. Kayvon Thibodeaux is an animal when he is in the game. The Oregon Ducks had a successful season in 2021 but collapsed a bit near the end with losses in the PAC-12 Championship and the Alamo Bowl. Player Comparison: Khalil Mack. He will improve at disengaging quicker and with more efficiency with pro coaching. Elam has shown the awareness to be a difference-maker in the NFL with his ability to get his hands on passes. Their team is pursuing their first 3-0 start heading into Monday night's game against the Cowboys, and rookie first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux will . To use such a unique pass rusher in this way is criminal. Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon. And the comparison between the two at the combine will stretch further than the on-field workouts. [32], Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 14:43, High School Football Defensive Player of the Year, "Kayvon Thibodeaux, No. Thibodeaux has looked likely to be a top pick in the 2022 NFL draft since high school. Quick off the snap, agile, and works his hands to get off blocks. 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. One of the most noteworthy people in the profession, ESPN's Todd McShay, discussed Thibodeaux recently while at the Senior Bowl and threw some water on the idea that KT would be a top pick in the draft. Beyond that, he's flashed methodical hand usage, and he knows how to bait tackles into extending, so he can swipe and surge into the pocket. [Thibodeaux] is probably the first person that Ive seen in a while who has that explosiveness off the edge like Von [Miller], said DeRuyter, via NBC Sports. There is nothing he cannot do and cannot go on to achieve. [25] He launched his own cryptocurrency, "$JREAM", in September 2021. As a sophomore at Dorsey High School, he was named the CIF Los Angeles City Section Division I Defensive Lineman of the Year after logging 17 sacks and 27 tackles for loss. 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