The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft kicks off tonight, it is shaping up to be an unpredictable night. Many people believe teams will be looking to draft back, while there are teams with obvious weaknesses who may look to go get their guys. One of the players that fans and analysts alike are excited to see drafted tonight is Lukas Van Ness, defensive lineman/edge rusher out of Iowa.
But who is going to draft Van Ness? There are many different teams in the mix. Below, we will give a Lukas Van Ness mock draft projection from many industry experts, as well as look at a Lukas Van Ness draft profile.
Lukas Van Ness NFL Draft Profile 2023
Lukas Van Ness
Position: EDGE/DL
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 272 lbs
Age: 21
College: Iowa Hawkeyes
Strengths
Lukas Van Ness is a versatile defensive lineman. While most outlets label him as an EDGE, he spent a third of his snaps as a 3-Technique last season for the Hawkeyes. Van Ness is an exceptional power rusher who generated 46 pressures last season. His bull rush is one of the best in this class. While Van Ness excelled as a pass rusher, he also defended the run well, proving he can be an every-down player for just about any defensive system in the NFL.
Weaknesses
Due to Iowa’s philosophy of starting and playing older players, Van Ness was never a full-time starter. However, this was an Iowa problem and not a Luka Van Ness issue. He also relies too much on his bull rush. Van Ness will need to add more moves at the next level.
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Lukas Van Ness Mock Draft Projection | Expert 2023 NFL Mock Draft Projections
These Lukas Van Ness mock draft projection picks can be found on the 2023 NFL Mock Drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, NFL Network, Draft Network and Sporting News.
| SOURCE | TEAM | RD | PK |
| ESPN | Bears | 1 | 9 |
| CBS Sports | Patriots | 1 | 14 |
| NFL Network | Patriots | 1 | 14 |
| Draft Network | Eagles | 1 | 23 |
| Sporting News | Saints | 1 | 29 |
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