Lukas Van Ness

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"Packers' 2023 Roster: Van Ness Boosts Pass Rush, Interior OL Preview, Bounce Back Seasons, Edge Rusher Restoration, and Potential Trades"

The Green Bay Packers are hoping to ramp up their pass rush in the 2023 season, with Lukas Van Ness, their first-round pick, expected to play a significant role. Preston Smith, who led the team in sacks last year, will continue to hold the edge in the run game. Backups Kingsley Enagbare and Justin Hollins will provide rotational support, while Rashan Gary, who tore his ACL in 2022, is expected to start the season on the PUP list. Brenton Cox, despite his potential, is unlikely to make the roster due to a troubled past.

#green-bay-packers #lukas-van-ness #pass-rush

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"Packers' Minicamp and OTAs: Key Takeaways and Impressive Rookies"

The Green Bay Packers have concluded their spring program, with quarterback Jordan Love taking over as a first-year starter. The running back room hasn't made many headlines, while the three-man rotation at receiver seems to be made up of Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Jayden Reed. Rookie first-round pick Lukas Van Ness was impressive at OTAs, while the "starter" opposite of Preston Smith at minicamp was Justin Hollins. Rookie kicker Anders Carlson had a good showing at minicamp, and the long snapper position is up for grabs.

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"Assessing Jordan Love's Potential as Aaron Rodgers' Successor for the Packers"

Green Bay Packers' wide receiver Romeo Doubs believes that Jordan Love can replicate Aaron Rodgers' 2022 season, but Love needs to perform better under pressure. Love's only start in 2021 was ruined by the Chiefs' pressure packages. The Packers' top pick, Lukas Van Ness, is impressing in OTAs, showing good ability to diagnose plays and set the edge in the run game. Norma Hunt, the wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt, passed away at the age of 85, and former Packers scout Jesse Kaye, who tried to sell the Jets on drafting Tom Brady, passed away at 79.

#aaron-rodgers #green-bay-packers #jordan-love

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"Packers' OTAs Highlight Promising Rookies and Quarterback Comparisons"

Green Bay Packers' first-round pick Lukas Van Ness has been impressive during team OTAs, showcasing his power and disruption as a pass rusher. He has been running with the second-team defense and has been praised for his versatility and strength. While he may be utilized more as a pass rusher early on, he will need to develop a secondary move to be successful at the NFL level. With Rashan Gary potentially starting the season on the PUP list, Van Ness could see significant playing time as a rotational player.

#green-bay-packers #lukas-van-ness #ota

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Joe Barry Takes Responsibility for Packers' Inconsistent Defense

Packers' defensive coordinator Joe Barry has identified consistency as the key area the team needs to address in order to have a more successful season in 2023. The team has been working on improving their defense during the offseason, including preparing first-round defensive end Lukas Van Ness and four other draft picks for the fall. The Packers saw improved results in the later weeks of the 2022 season and hope to carry that consistency into the upcoming season.

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#consistency #defense #green-bay-packers

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Predicting the Impact of Packers' 2023 Rookie Draft Picks.

The Green Bay Packers added 13 draft picks to their roster during the 2023 draft, and all 13 have a chance to contribute to the team. The staff at Packers Wire made their picks for which rookie draft pick has the best chance to contribute in 2023, with Lukas Van Ness, Jayden Reed, Luke Musgrave, Tucker Kraft, and Anthony Johnson Jr. all being mentioned as potential impact players. Van Ness is seen as the most NFL ready and versatile, while Reed could immediately replace Randall Cobb in the slot and emerge as a first-year starter at receiver. Musgrave and Kraft are expected to get the lion's share of targets at tight end, and Johnson Jr. could make an immediate impact on special teams and potentially earn playing time for the defense.

#green-bay-packers #jayden-reed #lukas-van-ness

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"Packers rookies making waves in training camp and shaping team strategy"

The Green Bay Packers selected Iowa edge rusher Lukas Van Ness with the 13th pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Despite not starting a single game at Iowa, Van Ness played almost 950 defensive snaps over two years while creating 19.5 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks, 19 quarterback hits, 74 total pressures, and 32 stops. He is a hulking edge rusher with a fitting nickname, "Hercules," and has the potential to be an immediate contributor for the Packers as a rookie. Van Ness is an athletic edge rusher with tremendous upside, and the Packers believe he can play both on the edge and as an interior rusher.

#edge-rusher #green-bay-packers #iowa

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"Assessing the Green Bay Packers' 2023 Draft Picks and Signings"

Green Bay Packers fans graded the selection of Lukas Van Ness positively in the 2023 NFL Draft, with 74% giving the pick an A or B grade. Fans were asked to grade the Packers' draft class, with some feeling that the team left some holes unaddressed. The selection of Sean Clifford was controversial, with some feeling he was more suited to being an undrafted free agent. Fans were also asked which draft pick they were most excited for, with Van Ness being a popular choice.

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Assessing the Green Bay Packers' 2023 draft class and top picks.

The Green Bay Packers' 2023 NFL draft class includes edge rusher Lukas Van Ness, tight end Tucker Kraft, defensive lineman Karl Brooks, free safety Anthony Johnson Jr., quarterback Sean Clifford, and several pass-catchers to help Jordan Love. The team focused on adding multiple players at need positions and the process looked sound, but only time will tell if the evaluations were correct.

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Packers' 2023 draft picks evaluated and analyzed by experts.

National writers gave mostly positive grades to the Green Bay Packers' 2023 NFL Draft, which included 13 picks. Dane Brugler of The Athletic ranked the Packers as the No. 6 draft class, while Chad Reuter of NFL.com gave them an A-minus. The Packers focused on supporting new quarterback Jordan Love, adding offensive volume without ignoring the other side of the football. Lukas Van Ness, edge rusher from Iowa, was the Packers' first-round pick. Luke Musgrave, tight end from Oregon State, was a favorite among writers.

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Green Bay Packers' 2023 Draft: Picks, Breakdown, and Undrafted Free Agents.

The Green Bay Packers have selected Iowa edge rusher Lukas Van Ness with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Van Ness played in 27 games at Iowa, producing 19.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. The Packers expect him to contribute right away and develop behind Rashan Gary and Preston Smith before becoming a full-time player. Van Ness has high-end tools with his length and play strength, allowing him to wear down blockers as a pass rusher or stack, locate and play off blocks in the run game.

#edge-rusher #green-bay-packers #iowa

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"Packers' Draft Picks and Their Families Make Headlines"

The Green Bay Packers selected defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness at No. 13 of the 2023 NFL Draft, and his father went viral for patting Lukas' girlfriend, Frankie Kmet, on the backside during the celebration. Kmet is the sister of Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Van Ness was a standout defensive lineman for the Iowa Hawkeyes the last two seasons and was a second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2022. The Packers were 8-9 last season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018.

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"Packers' Lukas Van Ness: The Next Za'Darius Smith?"

Green Bay Packers' rookie Lukas Van Ness could fill a complementary role to that of Za'Darius Smith in the team's defense due to his versatility and experience playing inside. Van Ness brings added depth and athleticism to the edge rusher position, and his ability to play inside could also provide some much-needed juice to the interior defensive line on passing downs. The Packers plan to use Van Ness similarly to how they used Smith, who recorded 164 pressures and 32 sacks during his time with the team.