(2023)Lukas Van Ness-EDGE/DE-Iowa
Lukas Van Ness EDGE 6’5, 275 RS Sophomore Strengths Weaknesses Inside/Outside Versatility Extremely Powerful Rusher Ability to Convert Speed into Powerful Drives Violent Hands Extremely Physical at Point of Contact Room for Growth Lack of Experience/Development Little to No Element of Finesse Predictable Rusher 2022 Statistics (Per PFF) *(Ranking is out of the 241 EDGEs with 200+ pass rushing snaps this season) 2022 Statistic Total Ranking * Rank Percentile Pressures 46 T-29th Top 12% Sacks 9 T-17th Top 7% Hurries 31 T-25th Top 10% Pass Rush Win Rate 18.8% T-31st Top 13% QB Hits 6 T-75th Top 31% Tackles 15 N/A N/A Missed Tackle % 17.1% N/A N/A Write-Up: Lukas Van Ness is a high-upside pass rusher who was an Iowa Hawkeye for 3 seasons (1 fully redshirted season). He was never an every-down starter for the Hawkeyes, and was a rotational pass rusher. Despite his relatively low playing time, Van Ness was extremely productive this season, finishing as a top-30 edge rusher in sacks, press...