Fansided · Jul 20, 2025
Packers' biggest bust candidate has one clear path to saving his career
Green Bay Packers v Tennessee Titans | Andy Lyons/GettyImagesThe Green Bay Packers head into training camp with the hope that former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness takes the next step in his career. The former Iowa product has had a rough start, and the looming threat of the Packers trading for disgruntled Cincinnati Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson shows that the organization is running out of patience.
The Packers no doubt had high hopes for Van Ness after selecting him with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In college, he impressed with his tantalizing mixture of size, speed, and power while racking up 13.5 career sacks for the Hawkeyes in his final two seasons.
