Lukas Van Ness

ABOUT LUKAS VAN NESS

NFL outside linebacker and defensive lineman that was selected by the Green Bay Packers as a first-round pick in the 2023 Draft. He was taken from the University of Iowa . During his collegiate years, he was twice named to the All-Big Ten Academic team.

He was a two-sport athlete while at Barrington High School. At the time, he was considered a three-star prospect.

His 4.58 s 40-yard dash time was one of the top 15 times recorded by a linebacker in 2023. His 4.58 s was just milliseconds slower than NFL wide receivers such as DeAndre Hopkins and Mike Evans .

He grew up living with his parents in Barrington, Illinois. He also has a sister named Hanna.

He was selected during the 2023 NFL Draft just like Zay Flowers .