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BYU football: Cougars in the NFL end of season roundup

By Nathan Cunningham

Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates after making a tackle during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates after making a tackle during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kyle Van Noy

Van Noy was one of the best players in the history of BYU football. He played for the Cougars from 2010-13, winning the 2012 Poinsettia Bowl by himself. No, seriously. He scored two touchdowns, had 1.5 sacks and blocked a kick. It was awesome.

Van Noy was drafted in the second round of the 2014 draft by the Detroit Lions, but was traded to the New England Patriots just before the deadline this season.

After floundering in Detroit, KVN has become a play maker for the Pats defense. He’s posted 52 tackles this season (he had 16 entering the year) and intercepted his first pass. KVN also called the defense when captain Dont’a Hightower was out with an injury. Pretty impressive stuff.

Bill Belichick has spoken highly of KVN, and it looks like he’s found a home in New England. The Patriots await the winner of the Oakland-Houston game.

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