Avoiding injuries is one of the top goals for every team in the NFL when taking part in OTAs. Unfortunately, they will sometimes still happen, and that is what the Green Bay Packers are currently working through with Lukas Van Ness.
The Packers’ 2024 first-round pick was in the starting lineup at guard today while last year’s top pick sat out of practice with an injury. The Green Bay Packers took the field on Wednesday, opening up their second week of Organized Team Activities practices.
Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness, the team’s first rounder in 2023, broke the tip of his thumb and isn’t working out with the team during OTAs. Reporters who cover the Packers noticed Wednesday that Van Ness was working out with a group of injured players.
When the Packers selected Lukas Van Ness with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, more than a few people connected the dots between him and Rashan Gary.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is hoping the third time’s a charm. Three is the number of defensive coordinators he has had during his tenure as the Packers head coach.
On day one of the NFL Draft in 2023, I wanted a pass catcher like many others in Green Bay Packer nation. Either wide receiver or tight end, it didn't matter, I wanted that exciting first-round target for Jordan Love.
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 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.
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.
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