Academic TE with size, versatility, and a low-volume role at LIU
Dykstra is a 6-foot-2, 232-pound tight end for LIU who has earned multiple academic honors and brings proven versatility, having moved from linebacker to tight end while contributing on special teams and in limited receiving work. In 2024, he appeared in 10 games and caught one pass for 18 yards, after recording two catches for 39 yards in 2022; his background as an all-state high school athlete and multi-sport player points to toughness, discipline, and coachability rather than flashy production. He looks more like a dependable depth and culture fit than a statistical headline-maker.
