Michael Strahan expects strong second year from Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux

During the 2022 NFL draft, the New York Giants made it clear that bolstering the defense was a priority by drafting linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux with the fifth overall pick.

Along with some other strategic decisions by the new front office, the 2022 season was largely a success for the Giants.

At first, it seemed uncertain that Thibodeaux would live up to his hype. But he ended the season with 49 tackles (33 solo), two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown), 13 quarterback hits and four sacks. Only Dexter Lawrence had more quarterback hits than Thibodeaux.

Thibodeaux not only made an impact last season, but we learned that there would be more to come from this young player. He showed promise, untapped potential that has yet to come to fruition. But it’s coming, according to retired Giants legend Michael Strahan.

It’s a long way from four sacks to 10 in the NFL, but Strahan knows a thing or two about playing defense in the NFL. If he’s seeing enough out of Thibodeaux to make this prediction now, then who knows what he’s really going to be capable of.

It’s going to be fun to watch.

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Story originally appeared on Giants Wire