Every year there seem to be a couple players placed at flashpoints on the roster that have outsized individual impacts on overall team success. To me, it’s pretty clear that Lukas Van Ness is going to be one of those players in 2026. The current makeup of this defensive front heaps a whole lot of pressure squarely onto his shoulders. In other words, the Green Bay Packers are counting on Lukas Van Ness to deliver. But is that the right call? Or will Brian Gutekunst continue to regret this draft pick? Like it or not, this will be one of the more pivotal questions of the 2026 Packers season.
Can the Green Bay Packers count on Lukas Van Ness?
