Novil's true potential was sometimes shrouded by a slanting front that failed to highlight his best attributes. His listed weight has varied over the years, but his frame can clearly take on additional mass and muscle for interior work. He'll flash two-gapping power against lesser competition but hasn't learned to play with his hands well enough to have it translate full-time as a pro. Novil's future success will likely rest on his ability to sit and anchor as a run defender. He could develop if a team is willing to give him time on a practice squad.
