Ralph Van Dyke was drafted No. 97 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Southern Illinois. 2 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 2
- Career AV
- 29th at Southern Illinois
The pick
How Ralph Van Dyke came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 29th among Southern Illinois picks
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Ralph Van Dyke.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ralph Van Dyke in the 1987 NFL Draft
Ralph Van Dyke is a Offensive tackle out of Southern Illinois selected No. 97 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Southern Illinois has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ralph Van Dyke drafted?
Ralph Van Dyke was selected No. 97 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/ralph-van-dyke.
What college did Ralph Van Dyke play for?
Ralph Van Dyke played college football at Southern Illinois in the MVFC. See every Southern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-illinois-salukis.
How did Ralph Van Dyke's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/ralph-van-dyke.