Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy has become a prolific pass rusher, and current team defensive coordinator Zach Orr deserves credit.

With the loss of former defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald and a plethora of talent up front, Orr has had a huge act to follow after a historic 60-sack season in 2023. Well, the retention of Van Noy has been vital in 2024.

Van Noy is a linebacker by definition, meaning he’s spent countless hours studying film and taking directives under Orr, who worked as the linebacker coach before being promoted. Van Noy’s upper body strength and speed create trouble for slow-footed offensive tackles, and within Orr’s blitz scheme, Van Noy’s downhill power is nearly implacable.

Over three weeks, Van Noy has already yielded four of the Ravens’ total nine sacks and will continue to be effective as his team seeks to regain ground in the AFC North.