Novak was drafted as a guard in the 1990 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, but was cut and signed by the World Football League. He played for the Montreal Machine in 1990 and 1991. The New York Giants signed him in 1991 and he made the team as a development player.
Novak was selected as a defender in the 1990 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, but was eliminated and signed by the World Football League. He played for the Montreal Machine in 1990 and 1991. The New York Giants took him on in 1991 and he joined the team as a developmental player.