Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux has received his fair share of criticism leading up to the 2022 NFL draft. However, it appears some teams believe he'll be off the board very early on Thursday.
Multiple teams expect Thibodeaux to be a top-five pick, according to ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller. A source told Miller that "concerns about him are overblown."
In addition, several teams told Miller that Thibodeaux is one of their top two defensive ends in the draft. He added that the New York Giants selecting him with the fifth overall pick "feels like a floor for him.