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NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

The opening round of the NFL Draft is in the books. Adam Gorney gives his grade for each pick.

4/27/23
 • Adam Gorney
2023 NFL Draft State of Illinois Hopefuls

2023 NFL Draft State of Illinois Hopefuls

The 2023 NFL Draft will begin tonight and several State of Illinois bred football players will be hoping to get the call

4/27/23
 • Tim OHalloran
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 20 Lukas Van Ness

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 20 Lukas Van Ness

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness was a three-star prospect in the 2020 class.

4/23/23
 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: NFL Draft, skill positions, Luke Fickell

Three-Point Stance: NFL Draft, skill positions, Luke Fickell

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell played at Ohio State in the mid-1990s.

2/21/23
 • Clint Cosgrove
Van Ness named Big Ten special teams player of the week

Van Ness named Big Ten special teams player of the week

Lukas Van Ness has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking two punts on Saturday.

9/12/22
 • HawkeyeReport.com
Colby, Van Ness earn freshman All-American honors

Colby, Van Ness earn freshman All-American honors

Iowa offensive guard Connor Colby and defensive tackle Lukas Van Ness were named to the FWAA freshman All-American team.

1/17/22
 • HawkeyeReport.com
Lukas Van Ness looking forward to being a Hawkeye

Lukas Van Ness looking forward to being a Hawkeye

Incoming freshman Lukas Van Ness is making the most of his time at home with family before he leaves for college.

5/8/20
 • Blair Sanderson
Breakdown: Early Signing Day

Breakdown: Early Signing Day

So how does the State of Illinois Class of 2019 rank? My Early Signing Day Preview is here.

12/18/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Class 8A: The Playmakers

Class 8A: The Playmakers

Class 8A Round 1: The Playmakers. Check out who EDGY feels are the Top Playmakers for every team including his Top 5.

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10/31/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Class 8A Round 1 Sleeper Teams

Class 8A Round 1 Sleeper Teams

2019 Class 8A Round 1: So who are the Top Sleeper Teams to Watch? Most dangerous sleeper team and game in Round 1?

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10/30/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Chicagoland Top 30 poll

Chicagoland Top 30 poll

Poll: 2019 Preseason Chicagoland Top 30 poll presented by EFT Football Academy is here.

8/27/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Van Ness is locked in

Van Ness is locked in

Barrington three star ranked DE Lukas Van Ness (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) is ready for his senior season.

8/15/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Preview: Mid Suburban West

Preview: Mid Suburban West

Conference Preview: EDGYTIM breaks down the 2019 Mid Suburban West here.

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8/14/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Lukas Van Ness is headed to Iowa

Lukas Van Ness is headed to Iowa

After earning a scholarship offer from the Hawkeyes this past week, Lukas Van Ness is headed to the University of Iowa.

6/23/19
 • Blair Sanderson
Van Ness describes Minnesota visit

Van Ness describes Minnesota visit

Lukas Van Ness spoke to The Gopher Report about earning an offer after his camp performance at Minnesota.

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6/21/19
 • Matt Jessen-Howard
Weekend Recruiting Preview

Weekend Recruiting Preview

The Hawkeyes are hosting their biggest recruiting weekend in recent memory with 22 official visitors expected on campus.

6/21/19
 • Blair Sanderson
DE Lukas Van Ness checks out Illinois

DE Lukas Van Ness checks out Illinois

Three-star defensive end Lukas VanNess from Barrington (Ill.) was at Illinois for an unofficial visit.

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6/20/19
 • Doug Bucshon
Helmholdt Road Show: June Mega Camps

Helmholdt Road Show: June Mega Camps

Javontez Spraggins picked up several offers following an impressive performance at a recent mega camp in St. Louis.

6/4/19
 • Josh Helmholdt
Van Ness recaps his wild Friday

Van Ness recaps his wild Friday

Barrington senior DE Lukas Van Ness has a huge camp last Friday at Lindenwood and added several new offers.

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6/3/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Illini offer 2020 defensive end Lukas Van Ness

Illini offer 2020 defensive end Lukas Van Ness

Illinois extended an offer to 2020 defensive end Lukas VanNess from Barrington (Ill,.).

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6/2/19
 • Doug Bucshon
Rivals adizero Combine: Chicago takeaways

Rivals adizero Combine: Chicago takeaways

Carson Petlon was one of several prospects that impressed Saturday at the Rivals adizero Combine.

5/11/19
 • Josh Helmholdt
New offers in for Van Ness

New offers in for Van Ness

Barrington (IL) junior DE Lukas Van Ness (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) has seen his recruiting stock take off this spring.

5/10/19
 • Tim OHalloran
New offers in for Van Ness

New offers in for Van Ness

Barrington (IL) junior DE Lukas Van Ness (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) added two FBS offers on Wednesday.

5/2/19
 • Tim OHalloran
DE Van Ness adds his first offer

DE Van Ness adds his first offer

Barrington (IL) junior DE recruit Lukas Van Ness (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) made Saturday visits to E$IU and Illinois.

4/8/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Van Ness checked out Iowa State

Van Ness checked out Iowa State

Barrington (IL) junior DE Lukas Van Ness (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) recaps his recent visit to Iowa State.

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3/13/19
 • Tim OHalloran
DE Van Ness is drawing looks

DE Van Ness is drawing looks

Barrington junior DE Lukas Van Ness (6-foot-5, 220 pounds) is on several college recruiting radar screens this winter.

1/10/19
 • Tim OHalloran
Illinois DE Lukas Van Ness gets first look at Wisconsin

Illinois DE Lukas Van Ness gets first look at Wisconsin

Making the two-hour drive from Barrington, lll., to Madison, Wis., junior defensive end Lukas Van Ness was one of a...

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12/21/18
 • Jon McNamara