Lukas Van Ness is an American professional football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, selected 13th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft out of the University of Iowa. This news archive tag collects reporting, interviews, game coverage, and updates on his career, including his NFL debut against the Chicago Bears, his first career sack on Justin Fields, his subsequent sack against the Kansas City Chiefs, his ongoing production along the Packers’ defensive line, and the team’s April 2026 decision to exercise the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The tag is professionally relevant for tracking his development, statistical milestones, and role within Green Bay’s defensive scheme.
