Micah Parsons is opening things up for everyone around him.
That's great news for Lukas Van Ness, a young pass rusher who is flashing early in the season thanks in part to the extra space created by the Green Bay Packers' trade addition from the Dallas Cowboys.
Van Ness was already plenty talented. With a bit of a boost now, he can be a star.
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Who is Lukas Van Ness?
Lukas Van Ness is a 24-year old, 6-foot-5, 272-pound defensive end for the Green Bay Packers who wears jersey number 90.
Van Ness grew up in Barrington, Illinois.
He went to the University of Iowa, where he was second-team All-Big Ten.
Where was Lukas Van Ness drafted?
The Packers drafted Lukas Van Ness No. 13 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Green Bay traded up two spots to take him.
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Lukas Van Ness 40 time
Lukas Van Ness had an incredible 40-yard dash time for a defensive end at the 2023 NFL Combine, running it in 4.58 seconds.
Van Ness also had a 31-inch vertical leap and 17 reps on the bench press.
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