He briefly played for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).
[5][6] In 2001, Noel's junior season, he was named the starting quarterback after Vick left for the NFL draft.
[7] He was injured during a summer workout that caused him to miss three-to-six weeks, he was still healthy for the start of the 2001 season.
In 2002, Noel was once again slated to be the starter despite tearing his ACL he would play through it for his redshirt senior season.
[13] Against number one ranked Miami, Noel came in the game in relief of Randall and completed a seven-yard touchdown pass to Ernest Wilford to bring the Hokies within two scores of the Hurricanes, though the late Hokies rally would fall short.