Kyle Van Noy

At 33 years old, Kyle Van Noy has this physical status:

Kyle Van Noy (born March 26, 1991) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).

He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft after playing college football at Brigham Young University (BYU), where he was recognized as a third team All-American.

Early years

Van Noy was born in Reno, Nevada and was partially raised in Lodi, California. He attended McQueen High School in Reno where, as an all-state linebacker and receiver, he led his high school football team to a perfect 14–0 record and a 4A state championship in 2008, and was rated as a 2-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com.

In addition to playing football, Van Noy lettered in basketball, baseball, and track where he was an all-league performer (4 × 100 m, 4 × 200 m and 4 × 400 m). He also ran the 100 meters in 11.84 seconds and the 400 meters in 50.99 seconds.

Van Noy was ranked the 63rd best high school athlete by ESPN. He received scholarship offers from Arizona, Arizona State University, Boise State University, BYU, California, University of Colorado, UCLA, UNLV, Nevada, San Jose State University, and Stanford.

Personal life

Van Noy was college roommates and a mentor to football player and former Lions teammate Ziggy Ansah, and best friends with former BYU basketball player Brandon Davies.

Van Noy proposed to on-again, off-again girlfriend the former Miss Utah USA winner, Marissa Powell in December 2013. They were married in 2014. Both are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have a son Trae Legend, and a daughter Giavanna Monnae.

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College career

Van Noy was admitted to BYU in 2009 but had to miss his first year due to an honor code violation. He appeared in every game during the 2010 season, including starting two and receiving letterman awards. He had 35 tackles (24 solo) and was third on the team with 7.5 tackles-for-loss, with 2.0 sacks. He also had two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, and one fumble recover (which was a touchdown for 44 yards).

Van Noy started eight games and appeared in all 13 games of the 2011 season, totaling 68 tackles and leading the team with 15 tackles, 7 sacks, 10 quarterback hurries, and tied for the team lead with three interceptions. Van Noy was the only FBS Division I player to record a stat in any of the following categories: tackle, tackle for injury, interception, pass breakup, quarterback rush, and quarterback hurry, resulting in a forced fumble, blocked kick, and touchdown. He recovered a fumble (which he forced), but he returned for the game-winning touchdown, which was like the 2010 ones.

Yahoo! He was appointed to the Phil Steele All-Independence First-team. Sport All-Independence Team and FBS All-Independent Team are among the FBS All-Independence Team and the FBS All-Independence Team.

Van Noy was the offensive leader of a BYU team that led the nation in red zone defense (27.72 percent) and total defense (allowing 26.33 yards/game), third in 1st down defense (14.83/game), and fifth in scoring defense (176 total points). In addition, they were ranked in the top 25 in passing defense (13th), sacks (20th), 4th down conversion defense (23rd), and tackles for loss (25th).

He had a total of 53 tackles, 22 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 interceptions, 6 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovered (for a touchdown), 8 quarterback hurries, 5 pass break-ups, and 2 blocked kicks in 13 games. Van Noy was dominant in BYU's 23–6 victory over San Diego State in the 2012 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, where he finished with 8 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 touchdown recovery (for a touchdown), 1 intercept (for a touchdown), and a blocked punt. According to one reviewer, Van Noy's appearance in a bowl may have been the best defensive performance by a BYU Cougar ever.

Van Noy was selected to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Lombardi Award, and Chuck Bednarik Award Watch Lists, as the third team All-American and the third team All-American.

In the 2013 NFL Draft, Van Noy was expected to start or second round picks, but he decided to remain at BYU for his senior year.

Van Noy was selected for the Butkus Award, Rotary Lombardi, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Walter Camp, Chuck Bednarik Award, and the Lott Trophy as a senior in 2013. He was a Phil Steele, USA Today, and SI.com All-American and Season All-American and finished the season. Walter Camp, Athlon Sports Third-team, and Sports and SI.com Honorable Mention. He was also named to the All-Independence first team and was named the Year's Best Defensive Player of the Year. In his final collegiate season, he had 70 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss, four interceptions, six passes defense, and two fumble recoveries.

Professional career

Van Noy had accepted his invitation to the Senior Bowl on December 16, 2013. Van Noy played in the 2014 Senior Bowl and scored two solo tackles and one sack as part of Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley's South team, which defeated the North 20-10. His Senior Bowl performance helped solidify his reputation as one of the best outside linebackers in the draft. He was also ranked as the best outside linebacker in the Senior Bowl by Reese's Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage. Van Noy completed all of the combine drills at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Van Noy played on BYU's pro day on March 14, 2014, but opted to stand on his combined numbers rather than doing positional drills. Van Noy spent pre-draft visits with several clubs, including the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Van Noy was projected to be a second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts at the end of the pre-draft process. DraftScout.com and NFL analyst Mike Mayock ranked him as the fourth best outside linebacker prospect in the draft by CBS Sports and ranked fifth overall outside linebacker prospect in the draft. Sports Illustrated also ranked Van Noy as the fifth best linebacker.

Van Noy was chosen in the second round (40th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. The Lions sold their second (45th overall), fourth (111th overall), and seventh round (227th overall) picks to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a fifth round pick (146th overall) and a second round pick (40th overall) that was used to draft Van Noy. Van Noy was the sixth linebacker to be drafted in 2014.

Van Noy was signed by the Detroit Lions to a four-year, $5.10 million rookie deal with $2.63 million guaranteed and a $2.03 million signing bonus on June 4, 2014.

Van Noy competed against Ashlee Palmer to be the starting strongside linebacker during training camp. Van Noy had noticed an abdominal injury five days before and would miss the next four to six weeks, according to a tweet on August 25, 2014. Van Noy had successfully undergone muscle core surgery, but no date was given for his return.

During a 20–16 win over the Miami Dolphins on November 9, 2014, Van Noy made his professional regular season debut and recorded two solo tackles. Van Noy had six solo tackles in his rookie season in 2014, while appearing in eight games with zero starts. The Lions finished second in the NFC North with an 11-05 record and a wildcard playoff berth. During the NFC Wildcard Game, Van Noy played in his first playoff game for the Lions since losing 24-20 at the Dallas Cowboys on January 4, 2015.

Van Noy played against Tahir Whitehead in the beginning of the year as the starting strongside linebacker. Van Noy, the backup strongside linebacker behind Tahir Whitehead, has been named by head coach Jim Caldwell to begin the regular season. During the Lions' Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals due to DeAndre Levy's return to the team, Van Noy was inactive as a healthy scratch. During Van Noy's 28-19 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, he made two solo tackles and made his first sackage in history. During the first quarter, Van Noy fired quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for a one-yard loss. During a 45-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, he had a season-high three solo tackles. In 16 games and one start, he finished the 2015 NFL season with ten combined tackles (eight solo) and one sack.

Van Noy competed against Jon Bostic and Josh Bynes for a starting linebacker throughout training camp. Van Noy was named the starting strongside linebacker by head coach Jim Caldwell to begin the regular season. He and DeAndre Levy and middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead began the season together.

He made his first appearance in the Lions' season-opener and deflected one pass during their 39-35 victory. During a 17-14 loss to the Chicago Bears, he had a season-high seven solo tackles during Week 4. Van Noy played in the first seven games of the season before being traded and had 23 total tackles. He played for the Lions for the first time since 2014.

The Detroit Lions traded Van Noy and a seventh round pick (239th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft to the New England Patriots in exchange for a sixth round pick (215th overall) on October 25, 2016. Van Noy was inactive for his first two games with the Patriots (Weeks 8 and 10) and served as the backup weakside linebacker, second behind Shea McClellin.

During the Atlanta team's 30–17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on November 20, 2016, Van Noy played in his first game as a Patriots fan, with three combined tackles and one sack. During a 26–10 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on December 4, 2016, Van Noy's first career interception was recorded during five combined tackles, making his first career interception. After the play was interrupted by Jabaal Sheard, Van Noy intercepted a pass by Rams rookie quarterback Jared Goff in the third quarter. He appeared in seven games for the Patriots in 2016 and had 29 combined tackles (11 solo), two pass deflections, one suspended, and one intercept. Van Noy had 52 total tackles (32 solo), three pass deflections, one suspension, one suspension, and one intercept in 14 games and nine starts on the season.

The Patriots finished first in the AFC East with a 14-2 record and a first round bye in the playoffs. In the AFC Divisional Round, the Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 34–16. During a 36–17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game on January 22, 2017, Van Noy scored four solo tackles. During the Patriots' 34-28 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Van Noy appeared in Super Bowl LI and made one tackle, earning half a sack. The Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Falcons in the first Super Bowl victory of his career.

Van Noy trained to be a starting linebacker against David Harris, Elandon Roberts, and Shea McClellin. Van Noy was the starting strongside linebacker to begin the regular season. He joined Elandon Roberts and Dont'a Hightower in a middle linebacker. The Patriots agreed to a two-year, $11.75 million deal that also includes a signing bonus of $3.50 million.

During a 36–33 victory over the Houston Texans, he had a season-high 11 combined tackles (nine solo) during Week 3. During a 24–17 win over the New York Jets on October 15, 2017, Van Noy recorded seven combined tackles and made a season-high two sacks. He sustained a calf injury and was out for three games (Weeks 14–16). Van Noy led to 73 total tackles (58 solo), 5.5 sacks, and two pass deflections in 13 games and 12 starts in the 2017 NFL season.

The Patriots finished 13–3 on record and earned a first-round bye in the playoffs, earning a first-round bye. In the AFC Divisional Round, the Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans 35–14. As the Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game on January 21, 2018, Van Noy made nine combined tackles, a pass deflection, and made one sack. When the Patriots lost 41–33 to the Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, 2018, Van Noy started in Super Bowl LII and made five combined tackles.

Since Matt Patricia accepted the head coaching position with the Detroit Lions, Brian Flores took over duties as defensive coordinator. The Patriots continued to use only two linebackers for the first two games, with Van Noy and Dont'a Hightower leading the starting linebackers.

After returning a blocked punt during the Patriots' 38–31 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 7, Van Noy recorded six solo tackles and scored his first career touchdown on October 21, 2018. Dont'a Hightower blocked a punt attempt by Bears' punter Pat O'Donnell that was recovered by Van Noy and returned 29 yards for a touchdown during the third quarter. During the Patriots' 34–10 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 10, he had a season-high 12 combined tackles (five solo). Van Noy scored his second touchdown against the New York Jets on December 30, 2018. The Patriots defeated the Chargers in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs on January 13, 2019 to advance to the AFC Championship Game. Van Noy defeated Noy by four tackles. In an AFC Championship Game in overtime, the Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on January 20, 2019. Van Noy had 10 tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble in the game. The Patriots won their third straight Super Bowl. In Super Bowl LIII, Van Noy had 3 tackles, a dismissal, and a tackle for loss, as the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. The Patriots' defense's three points allowed were tied for the fewest points in a Super Bowl.

Van Noy had a team-high 8 tackles, two sacks for Josh Allen, and forced 2 fumbles in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. For his efforts, he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Van Noy was suspended on rookie quarterback Daniel Jones and recovered a fumble forced by teammate Jamie Collins on Jon Hilliman in the 35–14 victory. Van Noy beat the New York Jets 33–0 in week 7, after a fumble by Jets quarterback Sam Darnold prompted by teammate John Simon to win by 33–0. Van Noy caused a fumble on running back Mark Ingram II, which was recovered by teammate Lawrence Guy in week 9's 37-20 loss.

The Miami Dolphins agreed to a four-year, $51 million deal with $30 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $12 million. Van Noy reunited with Miami head coach Brian Flores, who served as the linebackers coach in New England from 2016 to 2018. He was also reunited with former Patriots linebackers Kamu Grugier-Hill and Elandon Roberts.

In Week 1, Van Noy made his New England Patriots debut against his former team, the New England Patriots. In the 21-11 loss, Van Noy sacked quarterback Cam Newton just once during the game. Van Noy recovered the football after losing by 31-13 points against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. In a 19–7 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Van Noy had eight tackles, five for injury, and three sacks. He has been named as the Best Defensive Player of the Week by his efforts. By the time, he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and he was activated two days later.

Van Noy was released by the Dolphins after one season on March 10, 2021.

The Patriots agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $13.2 million on March 19, 2021. Although he was productive in his second stint in New England, the Patriots were short on cap space, so they released Van Noy on March 7, 2022.

Van Noy signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on May 5, 2022.

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