Osi Umenyiora sees himself in Kayvon Thibodeaux
When the Giants selected Kayvon Thibodeaux with the No. 5 overall pick, it became the first time the franchise drafted an edge rusher in the first round since Jason Pierre-Paul was taken 15th in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Pierre-Paul was a part of one of the franchise's best groups of pass rushers. During the team's epic championship run in 2011, Pierre-Paul joined Justin Tuck, Mathias Kiwanuka and Osi Umenyiora to create a combination of edge rushers that caused nightmares for opposing quarterbacks.
Umenyiora, who picked up 3.5 sacks during those 2011 playoffs, told Paul Schwartz of the New York Post that he sees a lot of himself in Thibodeaux.
"He wouldn't be anything like JPP, he doesn't remind me of Kiwi, doesn't remind me of Tuck, doesn't remind me of [Michael] Strahan, actually," Umenyiora told The Post. "Yeah, you're right, he's more like myself."
Umenyiora played in 129 regular season games with the Giants from 2003 to 2012. The franchise legend recorded 75.0 sacks during that span, good for the sixth-most in Giants history, along with a franchise-high 32 forced fumbles.
The London native helped the Giants take home two Super Bowl titles (XLII, XLVI) and was later inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor.
The Giants hope that Thibodeaux and 2021 second-round pick Azeez Ojulari can combine to help generate a pass rush similar to that of the Big Blue defense from Umenyiora's playing days.
"I like him as a player for sure," Umenyiora said about Thibodeaux. "Very dynamic football player. He's strong against the run, which for a college pass rusher of his caliber, you don't really see that. Strong, quick first step, good bend around the edge, good pass-rush moves, good speed, good motor.
"The way he plays, the way he rushes the passer I think you would say he has a very similar game and a very similar skill set to what I did, for sure. I like him as a player, I do."
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CB Cor'dale Flott, OL Joshua Ezedu, WR Wan'dale Robinson
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, OT Evan Neal
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Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, right, stands next to with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal poses for photos after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, from left, Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL, and Sam Prince hold a team jersey after Kayvon Thibodeaux was chosen by the New York Giants with the 5th pick at the 2022 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal, left, and Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL, holds a team jersey after Evan Neal was chosen by the New York Giants with the 7th pick at the 2022 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates on stage after being selected as the 5th pick for the New York Giants in the NFL football draft on Thursday, April, 28 2022 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux arrives on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff lewis)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux arrives on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff lewis)
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal celebrates with fans after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal celebrates with fans after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux enters the stage after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux enters the stage after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal poses for photos after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux holds a team jersey after he was chosen by the New York Giants with the 5th pick at the 2022 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal enters the stage after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal holds a team jersey after he was chosen by the New York Giants with the 7th pick at the 2022 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal puts on a hat after being picked by the New York Giants with the seventh pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates with supporters after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates with supporters after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux holds a jersey after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux poses on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux holds a jersey after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal poses on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux enters the stage after being picked by the New York Giants with the fifth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux holds up a jersey for the New York Giants with the 5th pick in the NFL football draft on Thursday, April, 28 2022 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux poses on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal walks towards the stage after being selected by the New York Giants seventh overall during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal high fives a New York Giants fan during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal takes a selfie with New York Giants fans during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal smiles as he approaches excited New York Giants fans during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal takes a selfie with New York Giants fans during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal signs a New York Giants fan's jersey during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses with New York Giants fans after being selected during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses with New York Giants fans after being selected during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses with New York Giants fans during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses with New York Giants fans after being selected during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses with his parents on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates with New York Giants fans after being selected during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal arrives on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Joe Buglewicz/AP Images for NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal hugs NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Giants seventh overall during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after selected by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Giants seventh overall during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal poses for a photo after being selected by the New York Giants seventh overall during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal walks towards the stage after being selected by the New York Giants seventh overall during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux walks towards the stage after being selected fifth overall by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for a photo after being selected fifth overall by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux walks towards the stage after being selected fifth overall by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux sits in the green room during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux walks towards the stage after being selected fifth overall by the New York Giants during the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
OT Evan Neal
OT Evan Neal
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
OT Evan Neal
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
OT Evan Neal
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
OT Evan Neal
General Manager Joe Schoen, OT Evan Neal, Head Coach Brian Daboll
General Manager Joe Schoen, OT Evan Neal, Head Coach Brian Daboll
OT Evan Neal
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
OT Evan Neal
OT Evan Neal
CB Cor'dale Flott
WR Wan'dale Robinson
WR Wan'dale Robinson
CB Cor'dale Flott
OL Joshua Ezedu
WR Wan'dale Robinson
WR Wan'dale Robinson
WR Wan'dale Robinson
OL Joshua Ezedu
OL Joshua Ezedu
WR Wan'dale Robinson
WR Wan'dale Robinson
OL Joshua Ezedu
OL Joshua Ezedu
OL Joshua Ezedu
CB Cor'dale Flott
OL Joshua Ezedu
CB Cor'dale Flott
CB Cor'dale Flott, WR Wan'dale Robinson
WR Wan'dale Robinson
CB Cor'Dale Flott
CB Cor'Dale Flott
WR Wan'dale Robinson
WR Wan'dale Robinson
CB Cor'Dale Flott
CB Cor'Dale Flott
OL Joshua Ezeudu
Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
OL Joshua Ezeudu
CBS Sports lists Evan Neal as Giants' best pick
Kayvon Thibodeaux is not the only Giants' rookie receiving plenty of praise following the 2022 NFL Draft.
After selecting the pass rusher with the fifth overall pick, Big Blue landed one of the best offensive lineman in the draft in the form of Evan Neal with their next selection.
CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso looked at the draft classes for all 32 teams and made his choice for each team's best selection. For the Giants, he went with the No. 7 overall pick.
As Chris Trapasso states, "Taking the layup here. Let me explain. Neal's film was good in 2021. It was even better in 2020 when he played right tackle, which is precisely where he'll be plugged in -- opposite Andrew Thomas -- with the Giants. And with Neal, New York knows it's getting a high-floor blocker. Multiple seasons of productivity in the SEC strongly suggests that. But at 6-7 and a rocked-up 340 pounds, there's tremendous Hall of Fame level upside with their second first-round pick in this draft."
Rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux to wear No. 5
Number five is alive.
Rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux has his first NFL jersey number, and it's the same one the edge rusher wore when he became the first-ever defensive player to earn unanimous All-America status in Oregon program history. The former Duck even has a tattoo of five tally marks for five friends he "was going to become successful with."
The Giants then selected him fifth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, adding a serendipitous touch to the numeral. The number was previously worn by veteran kicker Graham Gano.
View some of the top photos of Giants fifth overall pick and former Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) rushes the edge during the an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is tackled by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) in a defensive stance during the an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) in a defensive stance during the an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends during the an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux gestures before a play during an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. Oregon won 26-16. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Arizona quarterback Grant Gunnell, left, looks downfield under pressure from Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) leaves teh field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux rushes the passer as Washington offensive lineman Jaxson Kirkland blocks during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. Oregon won 26-16. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux is pictured during an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. Oregon won 26-16. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) sings the school fight song with his teammates after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) looks on prior to an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux is pictured during an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. Oregon won 26-16. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) gets set to around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon defeated UCLA, 34-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) leaves the filed after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends during an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends in coverage during an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon defeated UCLA, 34-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, October 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) defends against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) sacked California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) looks to pass while in the grasp of Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) enters the field from behind prior to an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) celebrates during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) looks on prior to an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) celebrates during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) against Stanford during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) celebrates during an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford defeated Oregon in overtime, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) against Stanford during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) rushes the edge on defense during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against the Iowa State Cyclones, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) lays in confetti on the field with his MVP trophy after winning the NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship Friday, Dec 18, 2020, in Los Angeles. Oregon won 31-24. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) is tackled by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship Friday, Dec 18, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) against Stanford during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) rushes the edge on defense during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against the Iowa State Cyclones, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) against Stanford during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) hits Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener (9) causing a fumble during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is sacked by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Oregon won 37-15. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux is measured at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's NFL Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's NFL Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in Oregon's NFL Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's NFL Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's football pro day Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's NFL Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during the school's NFL football Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) during the bench press event at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Steve Luciano/AP Images for NFL)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during the school's NFL football Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in Oregon's NFL Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) during the bench press event at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Steve Luciano/AP Images for NFL)
Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in Oregon's NFL Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in the broad jump drill during Oregon's NFL Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux watches during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux is measured at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux runs a drill during the school's NFL football Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during the school's NFL football Pro Day, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux stretches at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (45) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
