Tyler Van Dyke brings veteran arm talent, but SMU is still betting on his health
Tyler Van Dyke profiles as a big, experienced quarterback with NFL-caliber arm strength, vertical passing ability, and enough mobility to make off-script throws when protection breaks down. In 2024, his season at Wisconsin was cut short by a major knee injury, which pushed him into a rehab-heavy path and clouded his immediate availability for SMU. The upside is obvious: if healthy, he gives the Mustangs a poised, battle-tested passer who can attack tight windows and stretch defenses deep.
