One of the goals of New York Giants incoming general manager Joe Schoen was to not only build a winning team but to amass talent along the way.
Last year, the Giants were not represented at the Pro Bowl, a clear indication of what the rest of the league thinks of their roster. But in the 2022 NFL draft last week, Schoen landed two possible perennial Pro Bowl candidates in Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal.
That already has changed the outside perception of the Giants as Thibodeaux has been listed third by the NFLPA in their top 10 most marketable in gaming in their Social Marketability Index of this year’s draft class.
This draft class is a gaming class 🎮. Meet the top 10 most marketable draftees who's followers had an affinity for gaming: https://t.co/Hmjw8rdCud.
Thanks to @Zoomph we analyzed this year's eligible draftees to predict the most marketable players unlocking that next level. pic.twitter.com/GcggNnyzys
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 30, 2022
Thibodeaux is expected to make an immediate impact for the Giants as a pass rushing force in new coordinator Wink Martindale’s pressure-based defensive scheme.
Additionally, Thibodeaux will have to introduce himself to some of the other gamers on the team, including Blake Martinez, Saquon Barkley and several others.
