Van Ness projects as a third-year jump candidate, contributing alongside Gary and Wyatt in GB’s front. His burst and growth in Week 1 reinforce GB’s ability to pressure Daniels and control games from the line of scrimmage.

Van Ness enters a season with a new ceiling thanks to Parsons' arrival. His 65 tackles and 7 sacks across two seasons show potential, and Parsons’ ramp could push him into a larger role in 2025. Week 1’s near-split of snaps confirms the path to more opportunities as GB leans on him at edge and in the run game.

Van Ness is part of Green Bay’s high-downside, high-reward edge package with Gary and Parsons-style versatility. He’s shown a knack for getting home from multiple alignments, including DT looks, and his Week 1 rush package signals breakout potential as Week 2 approaches.

Van Ness was a factor in GB's four-sack performance, contributing with disruptive plays and sharing edge pressure with Gary. His speed around the corner added a fresh dynamic to GB’s defense, signaling a promising rookie year and a formidable trio with Parsons and Gary.

Van Ness joined Gary and Wyatt with a showing that teased a rapidly growing disruptive edge. His bursts to the outside and interior pressure helped to collapse the Detroit pocket, contributing to the Packers’ relentless pass rush.