The recipe for a Year 2 jump for Green Bay Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness is certainly there, and the opportunity for that to happen is two-fold.
The first part of the equation that will help facilitate a potential leap in 2024 is the experience that Van Ness gained during his first NFL season, along with having a full offseason to focus on his craft rather than prepping for the NFL draft, which was the case last year.
That comfortability in knowing what it takes on a daily basis to be prepared to compete on Sundays, in addition to having adjusted to the play speed of the NFL level, are important behind-the-scenes elements that can play an integral role in a young player’s development.