Kayvon Thibodeaux

Defensive End, New York Giants. 2024 draft first-rounder (#5 overall), currently 25 years old.

Quick Facts

Position: Defensive End (DE)
Current team: New York Giants (NYG)
Age: 25
Notable stats: 11.5 sacks two seasons ago; production declined during his time with Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen (2024-2025)

Fantasy Relevance

Defensive line depth with potential. Prior 11.5-sack season shows upside, though recent production has declined. Patriots potentially interested in trade (per Patriots can easily pay the price for a DE who could be their missing piece).

2026 Outlook

Trade chatter involving Patriots. Giants looking for 2027 fifth-round pick in proposed ESPN deal (per Patriots can easily pay the price for a DE who could be their missing piece). At 25 with elite first-round pedigree, could be reclamation project for new team.

Recent News

2026-05-29 — Giants' Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter address discourse regarding QB's introduction of... (Giants' Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter address discourse regarding QB's introduction of...)
2026-05-28 — 2026 Schedule: Breaking down the Giants' changes, concerns and more - Dallas Cowboys (2026 Schedule: Breaking down the Giants' changes, concerns and more - Dallas Cowboys)
2026-05-30 — NFL Trade Rumors: Kansas City Chiefs linked to $10M Chicago Bears TE and $5M New York... (NFL Trade Rumors: Kansas City Chiefs linked to $10M Chicago Bears TE and $5M New York...)
2026-05-27 — NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux (NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux)
2026-05-28 — 2026 NFL offseason: NFC teams' best and worst deals, picks (2026 NFL offseason: NFC teams' best and worst deals, picks)
2026-05-29 — What Jaxson Dart needs next in his on-field development: Giants mailbag - The Athletic (What Jaxson Dart needs next in his on-field development: Giants mailbag - The Athletic)
2026-05-27 — 2026 NFL Preview: Which 10 Contract-Year Players Are Most Likely To Break Out? (2026 NFL Preview: Which 10 Contract-Year Players Are Most Likely To Break Out?)
2026-04-18 — 5 Stars Who Could Be Traded During 2026 NFL Draft (5 Stars Who Could Be Traded During 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-04-29 — These NFL stars could still be traded after the draft (These NFL stars could still be traded after the draft)
2026-04-26 — Ten moves that should be made with NFL Draft complete: Cowboys trade Pickens, Aiyuk to... (Ten moves that should be made with NFL Draft complete: Cowboys trade Pickens, Aiyuk to...)

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