Franklin Alexander Van Dyke (born July 24, 1974) is a former

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wide receiver who was selected by the

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in the second round (31st overall) of the

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. He played collegiately at the

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and five years in the

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(NFL) for the Jets and

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from 1996 to 2000. He currently owns and operates a training facility in

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College career

Van Dyke was a two-time All-American, winning the

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Offensive Player of the Year in 1995 by leading the nation in receiving yards per game (168.6) and receptions per game (11.7). * 1994: 98 catches for 1,246 yards and 10 TD. * 1995: 129 catches for 1,854 yards and 16 TD.

College career

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