The New York Giants were in a very good place when it came to their first two picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. The there were several very good options on the board when their pick came at fifth overall, and it seemed like they couldn’t not improve their squad.
Fans were immediately thrilled when Oregon edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux was announced as Joe Schoen’s first selection as the Giants’ GM. Thibodeaux sat atop most consensus big boards throughout most of 2021 season and the Giants desperately needed to help an anemic pass rush that couldn’t get the defense off the field when it really mattered.