Lukas Van Ness Dad, Girlfriend Go Viral At Draft Over Odd Encounter

July 18, 2024

Lukas Van Ness’ dad and girlfriend went viral at the 2023 NFL Draft this week over something of an odd encounter.

Coming into Thursday’s proceedings, most expected Van Ness to land in a good situation thanks to his stellar play at Iowa.

Surely enough, the Green Bay Packers opted to use the 13th overall pick in this year’s draft on him.

When the selection was made, something of an odd scene broke out. It wasn’t lost on the folks at home.

I can’t be the only one that saw Lucas Van Ness’ Dad throw a couple slaps on the girlfriend right? #NFLDraft #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/NQugJ401BL

— Sceevs (@zacksiewert) April 28, 2023

Lukas Van Ness’ Dad with a double ass slap on national tv #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/NbDf1RtAMQ

— RGF (@rgfray1) April 28, 2023

If this incident feels oddly similar to the one that occurred at Michigan’s bowl game this year, it’s because there are some very clear parallels.

Fans reacted to the situation immediately.

seems like that’s not the first time he tapped that

— Thebadgertrio (@Thebadgertrio) April 28, 2023

First one is excusable, the 2nd is on purpose

— Jeremy Cabler (@JeremyCabler) April 28, 2023

Love triangle here we come

— Glock_316 (@316Glock) April 28, 2023

welcome to Green Bay https://t.co/hXN8Kd0OLZ

— rweinmann2789 (@rweinmann27891) April 28, 2023

shoot your shot, dad!! https://t.co/qMa0WzuMJD

— Eric Miller ✭ (@e_miller1987) April 28, 2023

JJ McCarthy’s dad 2.0 https://t.co/U71mFab6Dj

— Joseph Rymasz (@TrueSophomore) April 28, 2023

Dad wasn’t the only member of the Van Ness family to cause a stir on draft night, though.

Lukas’ sister also went mega-viral over her provocative photos.

Big picture, Van Ness ended his time in Iowa with 70 total tackles and 13 sacks.

Brittany’s outfit to the draft party stole the show. https://t.co/p878Gny2SY

— Game 7 (@game7__) April 28, 2023

There is no question he will be stellar at the next level.

But with being a pro football player comes a lot of attention.

The newly-minted Packers star learned that lesson the hard way on Thursday night.

Charles Kruger has been credentialed to cover two Super Bowls, four NBA Finals, and one World Series. A 20-year veteran in the sports world, he has sources spanning the NBA, MLB, NFL, UFC and NASCAR. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Calif., he is Game 7’s go-to source for rumors surrounding the Lakers, Clippers and Dodgers.

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