After playing in 16 games with one start, Van Divier was cut by the Colts prior to the 1982 NFL season. Van Divier then signed with the Los Angeles Raiders but did not see action during the season. In 1983, he was cut by the Raiders at the end of training camp, and went on to play for the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League (USFL) during the league's 1984 season.
Van Divier's early NFL experience began with a brief stint in 16 games before being released by the Colts ahead of the 1982 season. He then joined the Los Angeles Raiders but didn't see any playing time that year. The following year, he was cut from the Raiders' training camp roster and went on to play for the Oakland Invaders in the USFL during their inaugural 1984 season.