Packers Nation, In a few short days we’ll be able cheer for a new class of rookie Packers! Until then I offer one last prediction model. Let’s take the top-5 NFL salaries per position and compare them to the Packers needs to see if that gives us an interesting lens to analyze Green Bay’s approach in the early rounds of the upcoming NFL draft.
Devan Van Ness narrowed down his college possibilities to Iowa and Illinois as his senior year at Barrington (IL) High wound down. The Big Ten rivals offered preferred walk-on opportunities to the Class of 2024 linebacker. The deliberation ended quickly.
We will evaluate every Green Bay Packers rookie in 2023. Draft picks, undrafted free agents, players acquired through other avenues. To open the series, the topic of conversation is the Packers first-round pick Lukas Van Ness.
Hercules may be known as a demigod hero for fighting ferocious animals and monsters. But as a child, Hercules defeated snakes sent by his vengeful stepmother Hera, showing his strength and fearlessness from an early age.
Van Ness has been relegated to a part-time role within the defense, only being called upon in obvious passing situations.
The Green Bay Packers used their 2023 first-round pick on edge rusher Lukas Van Ness. After two NFL games, the rookie has made a good first impression.
There were a lot of players that stood out for the Green Bay Packers in their season-opening victory over the Chicago Bears. They received contributions from players up and down the roster, dominating every facet of the game.
The Green Bay Packers typically don’t throw rookies into the fire, but the team’s recent youth movement means more early opportunities for young players than usual.
Green Bay Packers rookie edge rusher Lukas Van Ness has had a relatively quiet offseason. His athleticism and strength have flashed during some portions of training camp, but it is clear that his game needs some more refinement.
Bookended by Lukas Van Ness in the first round and Grant DuBose in the seventh, the Green Bay Packers selected 13 players in the 2023 NFL Draft. While the Packers finished only 8-9 last season, a strong overall roster was coming back for this season.
The Green Bay Packers don’t shy away from raw, toolsy prospects. They know players take time to develop in the NFL, so they feel it makes sense to select players with the highest possible upside.
There were a lot of positives to take away from the Green Bay Packers Week 1 preseason performance against the Cincinnati Bengals. They won in dominant fashion, coming away with a 36-19 victory as plenty of players stood out for excellent performances.
Lukas Van Ness has high expectations placed on him. That comes with being a first-round pick for any team. That’s especially true when you’re a player
While rookies sometimes struggle to adjust to the NFL life during their first training camp, others, like Green Bay Packers first-round pick Lukas Van Ness, dive in head first.
The Packers still have some work to do regarding draft signings, but they checked off their top box Tuesday. Green Bay signed first-round pick Lukas Van Ness to his rookie contract.
Imagine Green Bay Packers' first round pick Lukas Van Ness playing in the NHL.
In football, you’ll often see players transitioning to different positions as a means to better utilize their skillsets. Sometimes this can be seen as a negative, as if they’re not quite up to par with the position they’re playing.
The Green Bay Packers surprised a lot of people when their first-round pick of the 2023 NFL Draft was announced. Despite not a single wide receiver or tight end being selected, they opted to go in a different direction.
The Associated Press’ NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year has been awarded since 1967. Only one time has it gone to a member of the Green Bay Packers, with Willie Buchanon in 1972.
New Packers EDGE Lukas Van Ness earned the nickname 'Hercules' at Iowa and there's a reason for that.
Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst did a very Brian Gutekunst thing. Sticking to tradition in Green Bay, he drafted Iowa edge-rusher Lukas Van Ness.
The Philadelphia Eagles will enter the 2023 NFL Draft with two first-round picks.
The top of the 2023 draft offers a number of highly-touted edge rushers, but teams picking in the middle of the first round will have several options at the position as well. One of the class’ second-tier options is drawing interest in the build-up to the draft.
The Packers have needs on the roster that persist regardless of the QB situation. Wide receiver, tight end and safety are arguably their biggest needs, but surprisingly, that isn’t the direction that Mel Kiper Jr. has them going.
The NFL Draft is part performance and part potential. Lukas Van Ness fits better in to the latter group than he does the former but brings a lot to the table any way you slice it. He certainly impacted games during his two seasons playing at Iowa.
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