2025 Defense Stats
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19
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0
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2026 Projections
Signed a four-year, $17.39 million contract with the Packers in June of 2023. Packers exercised $13.75 million team option for 2027 in April of 2026.
Fifth-year option picked up
Green Bay exercised Van Ness's fifth-year team option for the 2027 season Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The move keeps the 24-year-old in the fold through 2027 and guarantees him a salary of around $13.8 million. The defensive end missed half of the 2025 campaign with an ankle injury, which caused him to finish with a disappointing 1.5 sacks and 19 tackles (12 solo) over nine games during the regular season. The 2024 season wasn't much better, as he recorded 33 tackles (22 solo) and six tackles for loss in 17 games, though he least combined for 7.0 sacks over his first two years in the professional ranks. Van Ness will have to adjust to a new defensive setup in 2026 with Green Bay expected to move from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme, but with Micah Parsons (knee) still rehabbing back from a December ACL tear and pass-rush depth lost in the form of Rashan Gary and Kingsley Enagbare, Van Ness should have the opportunity to carve out a larger role.
The move keeps the 24-year-old in the fold through 2027 and guarantees him a salary of around $13.8 million. The defensive end missed half of the 2025 campaign with an ankle injury, which caused him to finish with a disappointing 1.5 sacks and 19 tackles (12 solo) over nine games during the regular season. The 2024 season wasn't much better, as he recorded 33 tackles (22 solo) and six tackles for loss in 17 games, though he least combined for 7.0 sacks over his first two years in the professional ranks. Van Ness will have to adjust to a new defensive setup in 2026 with Green Bay expected to move from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme, but with Micah Parsons (knee) still rehabbing back from a December ACL tear and pass-rush depth lost in the form of Rashan Gary and Kingsley Enagbare, Van Ness should have the opportunity to carve out a larger role.
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Measurables Review
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How do Lukas Van Ness' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
272 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secShuttle Time
4.32 secCone Drill
7.02 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
118 inHand Length
11.00 inArm Length
34.00 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2023
The 2025 season will be a pivotal one for Van Ness, who has not started a game and has registered just 7.0 sacks over 34 appearances since being selected in the first round of the 2023 Draft. Van Ness will be only 24 years old when the regular season begins, and the Packers will be banking on a breakout in Year 3.
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Disappointing third year
Van Ness recorded 19 tackles (12 solo) including 1.5 sacks, in nine regular-season games with Green Bay in 2025.
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Available against Minnesota
Van Ness (illness/foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Van Ness (illness/foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
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Ready for Saturday
Van Ness (foot) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
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Upgrades to limited practice
Van Ness (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Could be fit with Jags
Van Ness is a strong fit with the Jaguars, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Ness is entering the draft after three seasons at Iowa, the first of which he redshirted. He racked up an impressive 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss across 13 games in 2022, and he is well-regarded as a pass rusher for his ability to win with both power and agility. Van Ness is likely to be selected in the mid-to-late first round of the NFL Draft, so it's possible he lasts to the Jaguars' first-round selection at 24th overall.
Van Ness is entering the draft after three seasons at Iowa, the first of which he redshirted. He racked up an impressive 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss across 13 games in 2022, and he is well-regarded as a pass rusher for his ability to win with both power and agility. Van Ness is likely to be selected in the mid-to-late first round of the NFL Draft, so it's possible he lasts to the Jaguars' first-round selection at 24th overall.