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)

Here's the methodology

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

Trait	Weight	Grade
Vs. The Run	4	3.8
Pass Rush Ability	4	3.4
Read & React	3	2.7
First Step	2	1.5
Pass Rush Moves	2	1.7
Tackling	2	1.5
Coverage	2	2
Motor	2	2
Stack & Shed/Strength at POA	2	1.7
Feet/COD	2	2

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.