Follow along with Packers Wire’s draft tracker as the Green Bay Packers navigate through the 2023 NFL draft, starting with Thursday night’s first round, continuing on Friday with Rounds 2-3 and finishing with Rounds 4-7 on Saturday. We will provide pick-by-pick analysis with player information and player profiles.
Picks entering 2023 draft:
First round, 13th overall
Second round, 42nd overall
Second round, 45th overall
Third round, 78th overall
Fourth round, 116th overall
Fifth round, 149th overall
Sixth round, 207th overall
Seventh round, 232nd overall
Seventh round, 235th overall
Seventh round, 242nd overall
Seventh round, 256th overall
First round, No. 13 overall: OLB Lukas Van Ness, Iowa
Pick: First round, No. 13 overall
Breakdown: Long, powerful and highly athletic edge rusher who didn’t start a single game at Iowa but was still a disruptive and productive player. Best football should be ahead of him. Dane Brugler’s No. 10 overall player in the class. Trey Hendrickson is a terrific comparison.
Fit: Developmental edge rusher behind Rashan Gary and Preston Smith, future starter opposite Gary. Potential edge/inside rush versatility.
Player info
Height: 6-5
Weight: 272
Arm length: 34 1/2″
Hand: 11″
Wingspan: 83″
40-yard dash: 4.58
10-yard split: 1.57
Vertical jump: 31.0″
Broad jump: 9-10
Short shuttle: 4.32
Three-cone: 7.02
Bench: 17
RAS: 9.39
