Friday, December 27, 2013

Kyle Van Noy is a 1st round talent

Van Noy vs. Virginia 

  • Good job of setting the edge vs. Run
  • Doesn't win initially, but with a swim move, beats LT late hits QB
  • Good job of dropping into coverage
  • Doesn't react quick on read option play-RB runs right by him for gain of 8
  • Next play is same RO look, this time reacts fast, and has an opportunity TFL, misses tackle
  • Came all the way across the formation, read QB and made tackle. Looks really comfortable in space
  • Good job of avoiding block, has chance to make tackle, step late
  • Throws OT out of the way for TFL-impressive play
  • Was able to win the edge off a "speed" rush and force INT
  • Really good inside swim move, just misses sack in backfield
  • Beats OT on swim move, then RB on the same, incredible play-again misses sack
  • Beats RT on inside move again, still can't get home
  • Looks so fluid in coverage at getting to his drops. Looks effortless
  • Drops into MLB in coverage, tips pass after reading QB, very nice play
Good game overall. Just a good, sound football player. He didn't have an elite first step, but won with a nice counter move inside. Was one of the better OLBs I've watched in coverage. You can tell he understands that phase of the game.

Van Noy vs. Texas
  • Uses spin move to get free on 3rd & Short
  • Reacts will to now throw, runs down WR for tackle
  • Again spin move vs LT this time, gets free, but QB escapes tackle
  • Comes free on stunt for QB pressure
  • Very instinctive. Knows how to keep himself clean & what to do in specific down & distances
  • Attacks outside shoulder of RT, gets him to over commit and beats him inside for QB hit
  • Comes free, 1-on-1 vs. RB, beats him with swim for QB hit.
  • Sack. But bailed out by QB leaving pocket. Reallly just came down the line
  • Bites on PA, man gets 1st down in flat
  • Really good job of using his hands to keep himself clean. Jukes RT and gets sack
This was a really good game for Van Noy. He still missed a few opportunities to make a tackle, but his instincts really showed. He understands he's not going to win with speed so sets up the OT with a move to win instead. 

Van Noy vs. Utah St.

  • 1st play recognizes quick throw, stops rush, pick 6. Incredible play
  • Comes down the line, reacts well, but misses tackle in the backfield
  • Is in man coverage on TE. Good COD skills, covers drag well
  • Good jump off the ball
  • Such a sound player in his drops. Gets to where he needs to be
  • Reads run, beats slot WR block, makes TFL. Another great play
  • Beats LT on inside swim for QB hit
  • Bites on PA fake, QB runs for 1st down when he should've been there
  • As backside DE, makes tackle on speed option away from him. Good pursuit.
  • Allows catch in flat for gain of 3-4. Not a bad play, kind of drifts in his drop
  • Good job of using his hands to disengage on two blockers, run was away from him
  • Again, good job of disengaging vs. Run
  • Doesn't get rush, but deflects pass at LOS
  • Tries to bull-rush RT, but doesn't have any impact
For someone who didn't generate more than 1 pressure as a pass rusher, he dominated this game. Was incredibly active vs. the run, showed off his instincts in coverage & was constantly keeping himself free.Great game by Van Noy.

Grade

(I don't have my 2012 notes on him anymore, but here's my hot take: he was still pretty damn good)



Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10  8.5 – 9.0
Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round  8.0 – 8.4
Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round  7.8 – 7.9
Reliable Starter, 2nd Round  7.5 – 7.7
Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round  7.0 – 7.4
Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round  6.5 – 6.9
Productive Backup, 5th Round  6.0 – 6.4
Very Good Backup/STs, 6th Round  5.5 – 5.9
Quality Backup/Good STs, 7th Round  5.0 – 5.4
Backup/STs/Project Player, 7th Round  4.5 – 4.9
Priority Free Agent w/ Limitations  4.0 – 4.4
Non-Draftable    < 4.0



TraitWeightGrade
Vs. The Run43.8
Pass Rush Ability43.4
Read & React32.7
First Step21.5
Pass Rush Moves21.7
Tackling 21.5
Coverage22
Motor22
Stack & Shed/Strength at POA21.7
Feet/COD22

My final grade for Van Noy is an 8.02. So a late 1st rounder. Van Noy is a great talent. He's a true "football player" who doesn't make mistakes, knows his assignments vs. the run and in coverage. He understands he won't win with speed, but will find a way to be disruptive. Because he's not an explosive athlete, I wouldn't take him early in the draft. He does everything else well and wouldn't be surprised at all to see his name called as a 1st rounder. 

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