Van Divier, who played at Anaheim High School, was a captain for the 1980 Pac-10 champion Washington Huskies, and was later selected by the Baltimore Colts as the 68th overall pick in the third round of the 1981 NFL draft.
After playing in 16 games with one start, Van Divier was cut by the Colts prior to the 1982 NFL season.
He was re-signed by the Los Angeles Raiders but suffered a broken leg during a 1985 preseason game and was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Van Divier returned in 1986 but was waived during training camp prior to the regular season.
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