Lukas Van Ness

Lukas Van Ness

24-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Green Bay Packers
Questionable
Injury Foot
Est. Return 11/16/2025
Wed Practice: DNP
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $17.39 million contract with the Packers in June of 2023.
DNP on Wednesday
DEGreen Bay Packers
Foot
November 12, 2025
Van Ness (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Van Ness has missed four straight games and has yet to return to practice. Kingsley Enagbare (knee) has been seeing increased reps behind Rashan Gary and Micah Parsons (pectoral) off the edge for Green Bay during Van Ness' absence.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Green Bay PackersPackers 2025 DE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

44776%
21583%
30151%
13050%
16127%
00%
8414%
5019%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.58 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.32 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.02 sec
 
Vertical Jump
31.0 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Hand Length
11.00 in
 
Arm 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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Not playing Monday
DEGreen Bay Packers
Foot
November 8, 2025
Van Ness (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup versus the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports.
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Absent from practice Thursday
DEGreen Bay Packers
Foot
November 6, 2025
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Van Ness (foot) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
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Won't play against Carolina
DEGreen Bay Packers
Foot
October 31, 2025
Van Ness (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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Officially doesn't practice
DEGreen Bay Packers
Foot
October 29, 2025
Van Ness (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
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Considered day-to-day
DEGreen Bay Packers
Foot
October 29, 2025
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Van Ness (foot) won't practice Wednesday but is considered day-to-day, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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Could be fit with Jags
DEFree Agent
April 25, 2023
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.
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