Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux 'hungry' for start in New York, team getting 'a guy who wants to win at any means'

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The New York Giants selected Oregon standout Kayvon Thibodeaux with the No. 5 pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night and he told reporters afterward why the Big Apple is the perfect spot for him.

"Because I'm hungry. I'm really competitive and hungry, and I feel like New York is the pinnacle of a dog-eat-dog world," he said.

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Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux enters the stage after being picked by the New York Giants, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

It’s just the start for the new Giants rookie as he looks to etch his name into the franchise that has a lengthy history of producing great defensive ends and linebackers – one of them being Michael Strahan.

Thibodeaux was asked about his relationship with Strahan.

"He literally is one of my mentors, and he's been talking to me throughout this process. He actually came to visit me when I was on my visit with the team, so seeing him out there that was really dope because he's given me wisdom, and he even was able to speak on my behalf because we have built a relationship over the year," Thibodeaux said.

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Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux after the UCLA Bruins game on Oct. 23, 2021, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

He said he spent most of his time with the Giants during the pre-draft process and thinks his abilities can fit well with the scheme defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is setting up.

"I'm a smart guy," Thibodeaux said.