One of many common 2023 NFL draft predictions for former Iowa Hawkeyes star edge rusher Lukas Van Ness got here true on Thursday evening.
The Barrington, Unwell., native is off to Lambeau Subject as the latest member of the Inexperienced Bay Packers. The 6-foot-5, 272 pound defensive lineman leaves Iowa Metropolis after racking up 19.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks over the previous two seasons with the Hawkeyes.
Van Ness probably cemented his standing excessive atop the board together with his sturdy NFL Mix displaying. The previous Hawkeyes impressed with a 4.58 40-yard sprint, a 7.02 3-cone drill, 4.32 20-yard shuttle, a 1.64 10-yard break up and a 31-inch vertical leap. Briefly, he flashed the short twitch and athleticism NFL scouts had been in search of.
Now, he will get to rejoice his laborious work paying off as one of many highest-drafted gamers within the Kirk Ferentz period. The Butkus Award winner wasn’t far behind him on the draft board both.
Hawkeye linebacker Jack Campbell was chosen with the No. 18 decide by the Detroit Lions. Mixed with Van Ness’ touchdown spot in Inexperienced Bay, it implies that Iowa had a pair of defensive gamers taken within the first spherical for the primary time at school historical past.
It was a historic evening for Iowa and an superior evening individually for Van Ness. Social media reacted to Van Ness’ arrival in Inexperienced Bay.
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A Inexperienced Bay Packer!
LUKAS VAN NESS, YOU ARE A GREEN BAY PACKER!
The sting rusher goes #13 general within the draft.
— Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) April 28, 2023
The streak lives on!
Earlier than tonight, the Detroit Lions and Inexperienced Bay Packers had been tied for drafting probably the most first-rounders from Iowa. After tonight, they’re nonetheless tied (with 5 apiece) after the Packers picked defensive finish Lukas Van Ness thirteenth and the Lions selected linebacker Jack Campbell 18th. pic.twitter.com/ybVU6ut5XB
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) April 28, 2023
PERFECT match
Love the slot in Inexperienced Bay for Lukas. That’s the PERFECT match.
My comparability was Rashan Gary, Lukas goes to play rotationally and develop right into a stud. Thrilled for him. Thrilled for the Pack.
— Blake Hornstein (@BlakeHornTV) April 28, 2023
Tied-4th within the Ferentz period
Highest-drafted Hawkeyes in Ferentz period:
2. OL Robert Gallery, 2004
5. OL Brandon Scherff, 2015
8. TE T.J. Hockenson, 2018
13. DL Lukas Van Ness, 2023
13. OL Tristan Wirfs, 2020
17. LB Chad Greenway, 2006
18. LB Jack Campbell, 2023First time with 2 top-18 picks in identical draft.
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) April 28, 2023
Full checklist of Ferentz first-rounders
*Up to date Official Kirk Ferentz 1st rounders
1. Dallas Clark
2. Robert Gallery
3. Chad Greenway
4. Bryan Bulaga
5. Adrian Clayborn
6. Riley Reiff
7. Brandon Scherff
8. TJ Hockenson
9. Noah Fant
10. Tristan Wirfs
11. Tyler Linderbaum
12. Lukas Van Ness
13. Jack Campbell— Dylan (@dmcbride77) April 28, 2023
Cannot be me
Think about being upset the Inexperienced Bay Packers drafted a big, athletic, bodily, productive, wholesome, and younger dude with a ton of upside at a premium place of want.
Can’t be me! pic.twitter.com/iOeYEZaxiY
— Ken Ingalls – Packers Cap 💰 (@KenIngalls) April 28, 2023
A Ted Thompson decide
Inexperienced Bay acquired a 6’5″, 272 pound sophomore pass-rusher who runs a 7.02 three cone. Ted Thompson won’t ever die. We’re all Ted Thompson
— Justis Mosqueda (@JuMosq) April 28, 2023
Tops within the B1G!
Inexperienced Bay selects Iowa DL Lukas Van Ness thirteenth general
74 QB pressures since 2021 (1st amongst Huge Ten defenders) pic.twitter.com/1G9y3p1gGc
— PFF Faculty (@PFF_College) April 28, 2023
And do not forget this piece of the old-school tape!
The Inexperienced Bay Packers drafted a beast… Lukas Van Ness use to crush guys. pic.twitter.com/oXJOc0V8Bh
— World Hockey Report (@worldhockeyrpt) April 28, 2023
And there is nonetheless jokes
“Shouldn’t they’ve performed the (Iowa) protection on Offense?” – NFL Community after the Lukas Van Ness decide.
— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) April 28, 2023
Tom…
Iowa has had two of its finest offensive gamers taken within the 1st spherical tonight: Lukas Van Ness and Jack Campbell.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) April 28, 2023
CASH
Per Spotrac, the 4-year rookie contract for brand spanking new Packers DE Lukas Van Ness of Iowa (#13 decide) would include a $9.6 million signing bonus and complete worth of practically $17.4 million.
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) April 28, 2023
Higher late than by no means
The Lukas Van Ness decide was clearly simply to make up for passing on TJ Watt 6 years in the past
— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) April 28, 2023
Bears followers…
Darnell Wright is clamping up Lukas Van Ness twice a 12 months not fearful 🥱
— Lex 🎱 (@RipEnvious) April 28, 2023
BOLD! However, we prefer it
Lukas Van Ness. Keep in mind that identify, he WILL BE your 2023 DPOY. You learn that appropriate. Not solely will he win DROY, he may also win DPOY. Mark my phrases. pic.twitter.com/NglRjVBtkG
— Freeze (@freezesports1) April 28, 2023
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