As the NFL Draft approaches, all (Hawk)eyes are on Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness. With impressive collegiate stats and even more impressive physical abilities, Van Ness has emerged as a potential rising star on NFL draft boards. Despite not cracking the starting lineup in Iowa City, LVN, who became known on campus as Hercules, is expected to be the first Hawkeye off the board on Thursday night, projecting to go in the first round.
A Dominant Force on the Defensive Line
Van Ness, a standout defensive lineman from the University of Iowa, made a significant impact during his college career serving in various roles for the Hawkeyes despite never being a starter for Phil Parker’s defense.