Packers see “different confidence level” from Lukas Van Ness

Packers notice heightened confidence in Lukas Van Ness The Packers defense improved in the 2024 season, with hopes of progressing further under defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley in his second year. Lukas Van Ness, a first-round pick from 2023, has shown promise as an edge rusher, despite dealing with a broken thumb last season. Coach Matt … Read more

From hockey and skiing to the NFL: The unique paths of Packers’ top picks Van Ness, Musgrave

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff WriterJun 25, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. You can follow him … Read more

Packers’ Lukas Van Ness believes hockey background a key to NFL success

Imagine Green Bay Packers’ first round pick Lukas Van Ness playing in the NHL.  At all of 6-foot-5, 272 pounds Van Ness earned the nickname of “Hercules” at Iowa, where he became known for his massive physique combined with his athleticism and strength as a pass rusher.  Now take that frame and quick-twitch athleticism and … Read more