2024 Defense Stats
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20
SACKS
1.0
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0
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0
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0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Set to see increased role
Van Ness should see an increased role with the Packers' first-team defense following Preston Smith's trade to the Jets on Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Ness served as a rotational edge rusher through the first nine games of the regular season while also contributing to special teams. However, following Smith's departure and assuming Green Bay doesn't add any other veteran edge rushers, Van Ness should start with the first-team defense alongside Rashan Gary and defensive tackles Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt. Van Ness -- the Packers' first-round selection of the 2023 NFL Draft -- has accumulated 20 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery during the 2024 regular season.
Van Ness served as a rotational edge rusher through the first nine games of the regular season while also contributing to special teams. However, following Smith's departure and assuming Green Bay doesn't add any other veteran edge rushers, Van Ness should start with the first-team defense alongside Rashan Gary and defensive tackles Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt. Van Ness -- the Packers' first-round selection of the 2023 NFL Draft -- has accumulated 20 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery during the 2024 regular season.
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Measurables Review
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How do Lukas Van Ness' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
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
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Packers tend to go defense in the first round of the draft, and that didn't change in 2023, as they snapped up Van Ness at No. 13 overall. He didn't put up big numbers at Iowa, but he did record 13.5 sacks over two seasons and is an elite athlete among defensive ends. It's unclear whether Van Ness will work there or at outside linebacker, but he could make an immediate impact, as several defensive linemen were let go this offseason, and the team's top pass rusher (Rashan Gary) is working his way back from a torn ACL.
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Back at practice
Van Ness (thumb) returned to practice at OTAs on Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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Dealing with thumb injury
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Van Ness is dealing with a broken thumb, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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Ends with 4.0 sacks
Van Ness tallied 32 tackles (24 solo), 4.0 sacks and a pass defended over 17 games in the 2023 regular season.
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Adds to sack total
Van Ness tallied four tackles (three solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
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Suiting up Sunday
Van Ness (elbow) is active for Sunday's Week 3 contest versus New Orleans, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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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.