When the New York Giants drafted Kayvon Thibodeaux fifth overall in 2022, they believed they were getting a cornerstone defender who could change the game every Sunday. It took a little longer than expected, but three years into his career, Thibodeaux is starting to look like the player the Giants imagined when they turned in that draft card.

After a few seasons defined by flashes of brilliance mixed with inconsistency, Thibodeaux has found the balance that once eluded him. Through his first 208 pass-rushing snaps this season, he has racked up 22 pressures and three sacks, a sign that he’s finally pairing production with the presence he’s always shown on tape.

Growth in the details

Thibodeaux’s transformation isn’t a coincidence. He spent the offseason reshaping his body, focusing on st

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