Kayvon Thibodeaux was drafted No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 5 · #5 overall
Kayvon Thibodeaux Oregon Draft
Kayvon Thibodeaux was drafted No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2431st at Oregon
The pick
How Kayvon Thibodeaux came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Oregon
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 254 lbs
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 7 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2431st among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 24100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Kayvon Thibodeaux.
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Cincinnati · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
NC State
Alabama
Other DE picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kayvon Thibodeaux in the 2022 NFL Draft
Kayvon Thibodeaux is a Defensive end out of Oregon selected No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kayvon Thibodeaux drafted?
Kayvon Thibodeaux was selected No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/kayvon-thibodeaux.
What college did Kayvon Thibodeaux play for?
Kayvon Thibodeaux played college football at Oregon in the Pac-12. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did Kayvon Thibodeaux's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/kayvon-thibodeaux.