It’s a moment that never gets old, and one that certainly pulls at the heartstrings every time.
New York Giants first-rounder Kayvon Thibodeaux had himself a solid rookie campaign last season, which showed tremendous promise for his future in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
But Thibodeaux’s success to get to this point in his football journey would be nothing without family, which is why he wanted to give back to his mother, Shawnta Loice, by purchasing a house for her.
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Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants stretches against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Thibodeaux caught the moment on video when she toured her new home for the first time. She wasn’t even in the front door yet when the waterworks started.
“I can’t really explain it,” Thibodeaux said. “You do all this and you work so hard. You put everything on the line everyday just so your family can be happy.”
Loice continued to pace the floors of her new home, and each new hall she entered led to the same amazement.
“I can’t believe it still. It’s a blessing,” she said. “To be able to see him living out his dream. He bought his mama a house. That’s crazy.”
Thibodeaux’s generosity for his mother doesn’t come without some backstory.
“When I was in high school, I had to live with another family,” he explained. “After that, I went to college. So for five years of my life I never had dinner with my mom. We never sat at a table with my family. We never had a place for all the family to get together for Christmas and all the holidays when the time came. Now, just being able to provide that, it’s a blessing.
Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) reacts after winning a wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports)
“I want this video to be an inspiration.”
The 22-year-old has worked hard to get to this point of his career, and was awarded with a four-year, $31.34 million deal, all of which was guaranteed, after the Giants selected him fourth overall out of Oregon last April.
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The 22-year-old has worked hard to get to this point of his career, and was awarded with a four-year, $31.34 million deal, all of which was guaranteed, after the Giants selected him fourth overall out of Oregon last April.
Thibodeaux played 14 games for the Giants last season, totaling four sacks, two forced fumbles, six tackles for loss and 13 quarterback hits. He also scored a touchdown against the Washington Commanders on the road after a strip sack on quarterback Taylor Heinicke.
Kayvon Thibodeaux poses with his parents on the red carpet before the 2022 NFL Draft at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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Through all the accomplishments, stats and wins that Thibodeaux hopes to see in the coming years, this moment is certainly one he will never forget
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