He can hold up against big wideouts. Jordan Addison to Minnesota makes it four consecutive receivers selected. He talked shit to those guys. Just going on talent, hes first round. With his flexibility, Van Ness is extremely natural at lowering his pads to acquire leverage off the snap. Hes a backup. Just a young (player). Murphy is better at sustaining power rushes right now and has better hand usage. Has cover ability. Hes not productive. He has average twitch, yet he will be drafted higher than his skills due to his intangibles. While the draft festivities concluded in their hometown, the Chiefs selected Felix Anudike-Uzomah, a defensive end from Kansas State and a native of Kansas City, with the final pick of the first round. Id say halfway through the first season hes a starter. You can stick him inside in sub. Really good athlete. Lukas Van Ness - Football Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN Tied a single-game school record with two blocked punts vs. Iowa State on Sept. 10, 2022, earning the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance. Lukas Van Ness Stats, News and Video - LB | NFL.com Lukas Van Ness 1-on-1: 'Incredible journey' so far with Packers Tall and athletic. Last season, Murphy tied for the team lead in sacks (6.5) and had 40 total tackles (11 for loss), but he missed the scouting combine and Clemsons pro day workouts because of a hamstring injury. You wonder, why didnt he play more?, NFC scout: Hes got a lot more left in him. It's not like he wasnt playing. Hell be fine. Theres some J.J. (Watt) comparison. Everybody wants a mismatch in the passing game. They put him in-line, H-back and the slot, even wide sometimes. Hometown. But his tools are even more exciting in the pass-rushing phase. The greenery of Westphalia contrasts withthe densely populated, urban Rhineland area. 21. Moss started games over five different seasons. In the summer, I completed preseason evaluations of each Big Ten program, analyzing each teams class of eligible 2023 NFL Draft prospects. 40-yard dash (4.62 seconds, 14th) He shoots off the line from interior alignments and shocks blockers with the force hes able to generate. In doing so, Nikon is truly un-locking the future with the power of light." www.nikon.de North Rhine-Westphalia and Japan: Connecting Thank you for this series and all of the information you pulled together! Really good athlete, big, wired right. He had 16 catches. Wst succeeded Armin Laschet following his resignation in 2021.[1]. Wendell Ferreira covers the Green Bay Packers for Zone Coverage. 1:47. Hell be an eventual starter and 10-year player. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the Green Bay Packers' selection of Iowa LB Lukas Van Ness at No. 2021: Played in all 14 games, earning Freshman All-America recognition from the Football Writers Association of America and the Maxwell Football Club after finishing with 33 tackles (17 solo), 8 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and three QB hitsWas tied for the team lead in sacks and led the Hawkeyes in tackles for a lossVs. 26 overall) 23 overall pick. In the (Kyle) Vanden Bosch and Patrick Kerney mold where youll get a days work out of him. The Eagles reunite edge rusher Nolan Smith with his Georgia teammates. The Cowboys draft run-stuffing tackle Mazi Smith at No. 78 overall, Green Bay), Rankings AFC scout: His value is he can probably play anywhere across the 3-4 or 4-3 except for pure nose. The Athletics Dane Brugler (No. Bryan Breese had 3.5 sacks in 10 games with Clemson last season. Van Ness has shown he can maximize power output with proper execution lowering his pads, leveraging his hips, loading his base, and extending inside the torso. He does not have natural ball skills. 8 safety), Upside comparison: San Francisco S Dashon Goldson. A hockey player from age 6 onward, Van Ness became one of the best defensemen in the Chicagoland area and helped his team reach the Illinois Final Four in 2020 before the tournament was canceled . Blocked a Tyler Perkins punt on the Cyclones' opening drive of the game, giving the Hawkeyes the ball at the Iowa State 16 to set up a TD three plays later and then blocked another Perkins punt midway through the third quarter to give the Hawkeyes the ball at the Iowa State 20. High motor. He played his ass off. The formeris where Germany's bicycling capital, Mnster, lies. Highly intelligent, great kid, worker, has growth potential No kidding, that (17 reps on the bench press) is bad for a defensive lineman. 18 overall, Green Bay, trade) Going further, Van Ness can use swats to widen blockers hands, then violently extend inside the torso and plow blockers back with leg drive. Lukas Van Ness - Wikipedia The Iowa coaches got a little selfish. That effortless leverage acquisition, in fact, serves as an accelerant for his elite traits and provides him with over-arching versatility. 6 TE, No. Moss ability to break on the ball and solid ball skills would fit in nicely with a team that struggled in zone defense. He previously covered Iowa athletics for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Land of 10. No pass rush. Get open at the second-level. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound native of Barrington, Illinois . His athletic ability, speed and explosiveness are comparable to Noah Fant. traded quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, thrown just 83 passes and started only one game. No. Second round., AFC scout: Big, long (34-inch arms), powerful. He talked shit to those guys. 2 on the team with a career-high eight tackles (three solo) while adding 2 tackles for a loss and 1 sacks. Hell tackle you. Likes the game. Fact/stat: Third-year sophomore. Pro Football Focus (No. Hes a natural, natural receiver. He can play on the edge as a stand-up rusher, a 5-tech, or rotate inside to 3-tech and be a disruptive force in-between gaps. Depends how you look at it, I guess., Hes a weapon in the pass game. After the Second World War, the Prussian province of Westphalia and the northern part of the Prussian province of the Rhine (North Rhine) were administered as part of the zone allocated to the British military administration and were merged to form the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. I dont want to throw (Travis) Kelce around but the routes, the hands, the feel, the separation Hes an awesome receiver and a good blocker. The top 10 was also enlivened by draft-night trades. Certainly one of the first players in NFL history to be drafted without starting a single game as a collegian Finished with 71 tackles (19 for loss) and 13 sacks. Cycling is an integral part of life in this university town and not just for students. What he does have are strong hands and real (good) feet. Draft: Three Quarterbacks Go in the First Round, but One Must Wait. Hes athletic, fast, twitchy. He was brought there, potentially one of the top picks in the draft and wound up not getting picked at all in the first round.. There wasnt a lot of difference doing him and Anthony Nelson from there a couple years ago. DOB: 7/6/2001 Hometown: Barrington, IL High School: Barrington Eligibility: 2023 One Liner: Van Ness is a fluid, powerful athlete with immense potential, but he's criminally underdeveloped in. And when well-leveraged, he has the core and lower body strength to maintain positioning and prevent displacement when setting the edge. Powerful at 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, he finished with 15 tackles (5.5 of them for loss) and 3.5 sacks last season. The Carolina Panthers chose Alabama quarterback Bryce Young at No. Running backs, receivers, cornerbacks, edge rushers. Texas Bijan Robinson, who was named college footballs best running back last season, went No. For the most part, he had his hand down. He has Longs physique, power, speed, versatility and tenacity, which makes it the right comparison. If you asked me who could be the best (of the edges), after (Tyree) Wilson Id say him.. Hes probably more of a 4-3 defensive end but he can play 4-technique and rush from the interior. The Chargers choose Quentin Johnston at wide receiver. He still played 50 snaps a game., NFC scout: He never started a game but the guys a player, Im telling you. 3. NFL Draft projections for five key Hawkeyes: Lukas Van Ness to the He got hurt. Join Check-in host Lukas Stege as he explores all thatWuppertal has to offer, including the unique suspension railway. What are we doing here? Nelson went in the fourth (in 2019). With several of the best receivers off the table, the Giants prioritized beefing up their defense instead. Vertical jump (35 inches, sixth) 9), Philadelphia (No. Most North Rhine-Westphalia residents do not live in the state capital of Dsseldorf, but in Cologne. Get to know all about the Green Bay Packers' 2023 rookie class with the return of "Meet the Rookies". Taking the first receiver of the night, the Seahawks add an option for Geno Smith. Van Nesss selection was surprising considering that the Packers will need to rebuild their offense, which will now be led by quarterback Jordan Love. Flowers will now catch passes from quarterback Lamar Jackson, who earlier in the day agreed to a five-year contract extension worth an estimated $260 million, making him the highest-paid player in the league by average annual earnings. Hes a relentless rusher coming downhill who consistently fights through contact and uses his length to close plays. Smith had been projected to be taken as high as the top 10 but fell to the Eagles, who drafted his college teammate, Jalen Carter, at No. He wasnt a starter but he got 40-some snaps a game. Redshirted in 2020, then played 27 games without a start the past two years. High-motor effort guy. 8 overall, Atlanta) 1 pick, and face of the franchise, Trevor Lawrence. He did really, really well with the post-season stuff I think hes better (than Bryce Paup). Smith-Njigba will join Tyler Lockett and D.K. Supernatural Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. At Iowa. Whitman would then absorb the souls of the trapped spirits to increase his own powers. He came back and you could see his talent right away. Hes not really a blocker. The Green Bay Packers selected Lukas Van Ness, a 6-foot-5, 272-pound edge rusher from Iowa, with the 13th pick. Jack Campbell said the reason he came to Iowa was to play for Kirk Ferentz. He is mentally raw. Kincaid, 23, had a circuitous rise to becoming a first-round N.F.L. (@HeavensFX) September 25, 2022, Combine results Do the Eagles, after picking Georgia defenders in the first and third rounds last year, pick two Georgia defenders in the first round this year? Strong bull rush. (Tyree) Wilson and (Myles) Murphy will apply more pressure on the quarterback., He played up and down the line. Hes got an explosive power rush. 60 overall, second round. Hes got the size and length. Stroud. How do you take a guy (high) whos never started a game? 3 edge, No. Hes more strong than explosive. Related Content - Videos video Ten things we think we know about Rd. Whoever takes him is betting on that. Hes also athletic enough to go outside and get you around the edge. If a football coach doesnt come away impressed by Campbell after a meeting, that coach should be fired. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Broad jump (123 inches, sixth) While his combine numbers were average among safeties, Merriweather played in a system that put 10 other defensive backs on NFL rosters last season and his physical characteristics are similar to his predecessors. His best football is ahead of him. Iowa EDGE Lukas Van Ness never started a game for the Hawkeyes. They wont ever admit that but it has to be. Needs time on the job to get a little better with his hands. How Pakistan's blasphemy laws stir vigilante violence, 'Beyond Fame' The art of the stars at Dsseldorf show, Tracking Qatargate's 'Turkish businessman', Tropical Storm Hilary drenches Mexico, southern California. Hes better than Darnell Savage, too., NFC scout: Hes my No. Hes a true big corner with a lot of talent. Is he a dynamic athlete? Are you looking for recommendations for your visit to Germany? His personality, toughness and energy parallel George Kittle. Lukas Van Ness, Green Bay Packers, LB - News, Stats, Bio 17 overall, Pittsburgh) In the Ohio State game you see him as an edge rusher against Paris (Johnson) and Dawand Jones. Although he played inside for a year, hes more of a situational pass-rushing possibility than a full-time three-technique tackle. But that changed Friday. Coach Ferentz got choked up answering the question. 276 overall) Hes the grittiest, grimiest of the (top edges). As a well-proportioned defensive lineman with super long arms and massive hands, Van Ness has an . Mike Spofford shines the light on the Packers' top draft choice, LB Lukas Van Ness, in this edition of Packers Daily. Iowa Football: Projecting where former Hawkeyes will be - 247Sports Its just his natural instincts for the position. But a seed had been planted. Second round., Big, long (34-inch arms), powerful. Really good athlete, big, wired right. From a three-star recruit to a dominant force, Van Ness ascent has been quick and sudden. Horned Frogs to the national championship game, the Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick. He can run after the catch. High motor. The Giants chose Deonte Banks, a defensive back from Maryland, with the 24th pick in the draft. Maybe those trips will revive the Iowa-to-Chicago pipeline that produced 40 percent of the Bears Super Bowl offensive line in 1985. Hes a model prisoner, too. Suffered a thoracic injury Nov. 26 and hasnt played or worked out for a team since. Hes not a blocker although he gives some effort. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Quentin Johnston helped the Horned Frogs make the national championship game in the 2022 season. No. Around 150 years ago, Wuppertal was an epicenter of the textile industry. Van Ness is an explosive, amped-up mover with length, mass, strength, and power. 11 safety) He is wow as an athlete and as a receiver. The guy does not start at Iowa. 15 overall) Indiana (Sept. 5): Posted a sack in his collegiate debut, bringing QB Michael Penix Jr. down for a 6-yard loss early in the third quarter on third-and-8 to force the Hoosiers to settle for a field goalVs. Thats his biggest issue. 4 edge, No. All Rights Reserved. He will have to get comfortable., AFC scout: Like him. I thought he was powerful. But by the 1970s the industry crashed andthe city was forced toreinvent itself. over the past several years. Packers Select Lukas Van Ness in NFL Draft - Sports Illustrated VividSeats. I dont think hell ever be a (top) blocker. If you turn on the first USC game you think hes the best tight end in the country. NFL Networks Daniel Jeremiah (No. Hes got that (strength). Pro Football Network, LLC. On third and 7 they throw to this guy. NFL combine winners and losers: Who's rising after week in Indianapolis? Hes got the size and length. He redshirted in 2020 before earning Freshman All-American in 2021 and second-team all-Big Ten in 2022. Van Ness burst, length, and mass all grant him quantifiably elite raw power, and his full accounting of raw and functional power output can be overwhelming on the edge. Part 4, RB: 'Theres nothing he cant do', Part 3, QB: Bryce Young has the 'S2' advantage, Part 1, WR/TE: Hallelujah, it's the Year of the Tight End. 46 overall) With Hayden Hurst a free agent, the Bengals have only $1.1 million tied up at tight end entering the NFLs new year. 40-yard dash (4.45 seconds, 12th) 15). Breakdown: Moss started games over five different seasons at Iowa and was named the Big Tens top defensive back and an All-American in 2021. Its kind of crazy. championship game in back-to-back seasons and has the prospect of facing Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen in the playoffs, the Bengals will need players who can pressure the quarterback. It has been an honor and pleasure to always read your work - THANK YOU! 18 overall, Detroit), Rankings With his ankle flexion and hip flexibility, Van Ness is able to roll through the apex and reduce his surface area while engaging leg drive. Hes big play. He just hasnt played a ton so theres a little bit of projection there. He wrenches down anchors with force and pries through gaps. 11 overall) I think hell be a second-rounder., NFC scout: Hed run like mid-4.5s. The Detroit Lions selected Iowa inside linebacker Jack Campbell with the No. Hes a developmental up-side player you roll the dice on. In the (Kyle) Vanden Bosch and Patrick Kerney mold where youll get a days work out of him. His greatest strength is his ability to catch the football and run after the catch., Hes a really good receiving tight end. Van Ness still has plenty of room to keep growing as a pass rusher. The back? Iowa Hawkeyes' Lukas Van Ness sets NFL world on fire with outstanding combine performance Top 40 Yard Dash Times so Far From Day 1: pic.twitter.com/Hi1JMfxZRE The Irish Bears Show. Thing that jumps out is how hard he plays. College: Utah | Height: 6-4 | Weight: 246. Hell also actively replace his hands to sustain this leg drive and has shown to feign upfield off the snap to set up power rushes. College: Ohio State | Height: 6-1 | Weight: 196, 2023 N.F.L. Posted 13 sacks among 19 tackles for loss over the past two seasons. 27 overall. Was the highest-drafted defensive player out of Iowa since DB Tom Knight was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. The Bengals take Myles Murphy at edge rusher. 2023 NFL Draft Profile: Lukas Van Ness - AthlonSports.com Good football player. Hes a top-15 pick., Hasnt played a ton. By drafting Anudike-Uzomah, the Super Bowl champions added depth along the defense line to help Chris Jones rush the passer. With cosmopolitan cities like Cologne, a rich industrial heritage and the spectacular mountain landscapes of the Eifel region, this part of Germany is worth exploring. He can reduce inside. Theres a lot to work with. Chargers got another deep threat TCU star WR Quentin Johnston is heading to L.A. pic.twitter.com/zGGo55VzGo. All five are likely draft picks and four could get selected within the first three rounds. .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}CDU Seth Markman, who produces the draft for ESPN, began moving away from zooming in on players in the green room after 2013, when quarterback Geno Smith sat through the entire first round without getting picked. If you are using a PC, use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as a browser. His best football is definitely ahead of him. Shared a sack of QB Shane Illingworth for a 2-yard loss early in the second quarter on third down to force a punt and then brought Illingworth down again for a 6-yard sack in the third quarterAt Rutgers (Sept. 24): Registered three tackles (two solo), including a 2-yard sack of QB Evan Simon in the third quarter. How many Pro Bowl and Hall of Fame tight ends are blockers? Trading up, the Bills pick Dalton Kincaid at tight end. The whole game. Shuttle (4.32, second), Mocks Packers Sign LB Lukas Van Ness His hand usage past initial power exertions is largely a work in progress. Not even comparable (to Savage)., Talented guy. merged their drafts Buffalo traded up for Kincaid, who caught 70 passes for 890 yards and eight touchdowns during his senior season. Smith, whom the Jets chose in the second round, was one of a long line of players shown sweating it out in the green room: Aaron Rodgers in 2005, Warren Sapp in 1995 and so on. The reason is, he isnt any good. Chicago is reconstructing its defense in waves, starting with free agency and the draft. Had no problem vs. Ohio State and Michigan. His value is he can probably play anywhere across the 3-4 or 4-3 except for pure nose. If you turn on the first USC game you think hes the best tight end in the country. Van Ness logged seven sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss in 2021.
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