Kyle Van Noy was drafted No. 40 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft out of BYU. 173 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 8 · #40 overall
Kyle Van Noy BYU Draft
Kyle Van Noy was drafted No. 40 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft out of BYU. 173 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 173
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 622nd at BYU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Kyle Van Noy came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
BYU
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 243 lbs
- Hometown
- Reno, NV
- Pre-draft board
- No. 54 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
173 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 173
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 622nd among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 46% of career value
- Final season
- 202511 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of Kyle Van Noy.
Washington
USC
Florida State
Vanderbilt
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kyle Van Noy in the 2014 NFL Draft
Kyle Van Noy is a Linebacker out of BYU selected No. 40 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft. 173 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kyle Van Noy drafted?
Kyle Van Noy was selected No. 40 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/kyle-van-noy.
What college did Kyle Van Noy play for?
Kyle Van Noy played college football at BYU in the FBS Ind.. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Kyle Van Noy's NFL career turn out?
173 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/kyle-van-noy.