Player
Kayvon Thibodeaux
LB
Kayvon Thibodeaux: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
4-year career with one peak (2023, 11.5 sacks). The 2024-25 production has been disappointing for a #5 overall pick.
TrendThibodeaux career production by year
| Year | G | Sacks | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (rookie) | 13 | 4 | 13 |
| 2023 | 16 | 11.5 | 16 |
| 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 17 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 9 |
Sacks by year
| Season | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 11.5 |
| 2024 | 5.5 |
| 2025 | 2.5 |
Career: 23.5 sacks in 51 games. 0.46 sacks/G is solid for an edge — but well below his draft expectations.
ComparisonCareer regular-season totals through 2025
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 51 |
| Sacks | 23.5 |
| QB Hits | 55 |
| Sacks/G | 0.46 |
His 2023 11.5 sacks was the most by any Giants edge rusher since Jason Pierre-Paul's 2014 (12.5).
RareNYG edge sack leaders since 2010
| Player | Year | Sacks |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Pierre-Paul | 2014 | 12.5 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | 2023 | 11.5 |
| Brian Burns | 2025 | 16.5 |
He's been to the playoffs once — the 2022 NYG Wild Card win. The Giants have struggled since.
SplitThibodeaux playoff appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Divisional (loss) |
His 2025 2.5-sack pace was career-low. The Giants' 4-13 collapse + Burns absorbing snaps reduced his role.
AnomalyNYG 2025 pass-rush distribution
| Player | Sacks |
|---|---|
| Brian Burns | 16.5 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | 2.5 |
| Other NYG | ~19 |
Among 2022 first-round defenders, his trajectory has been less productive than expected.
Comparison2022 1st-round defender career sacks
| Player | Pick | Career Sacks |
|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | 2 | 43.0 |
| Travon Walker | 1 | ~28 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | 5 | 23.5 |
| Jermaine Johnson | 26 | ~14 |
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