Chimere Dike (CHIM-ray-DEE-kay)[1] is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Gators. He previously played for the Wisconsin Badgers.
 Dike after the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl | |
| Florida Gators – No. 17 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Communication Arts |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| Bowl games | |
| High school | Waukesha North (Waukesha, Wisconsin) |
Early life and high school
editDike attended Waukesha North High School in Waukesha, Wisconsin.[2] As a junior, he hauled in 79 receptions for 1,091 yards en route to being named first-team all-state.[3] Coming out of high school, Dike was rated as a three-star recruit and the 6th best player in the state of Wisconsin, and committed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers over Iowa State.[4]
College career
editWisconsin
editIn Dike's first two seasons in 2020 and 2021, he played in 20 games with seven starts, totaling 31 receptions for 461 yards and two touchdowns.[5] In 2022, he started all 13 games, hauling in 47 receptions for 689 yards and six touchdowns,[6] while also adding a touchdown on the ground.[citation needed] In 2023, Dike tallied 19 receptions for 328 yards and a touchdown.[7] After the season, Dike entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8]
Florida
editDike transferred to play for the Florida Gators joining his former quarterback Graham Mertz.[7]
References
edit- ^ Lucas, Mike (November 20, 2020). "Lucas: Born to be a Badger, freshman Dike practices smart and plays fast". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (November 25, 2020). "How Wisconsin freshman Chimere Dike has become an immediate difference-maker". The Athletic. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Hogg, Curt (January 24, 2019). "Wisconsin football picks up oral commitment from Waukesha North junior Chimere Dike". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (January 31, 2019). "'He's a prototypical Badger': The story behind 2020 WR commit Chimere Dike from the coach that knows him best". The Athletic. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (November 4, 2022). "How Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell have given Wisconsin a more explosive passing game". The Athletic. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (February 27, 2023). "Chimere Dike Q&A: Wisconsin's new football staff, Air Raid offense, more". The Athletic. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Brockway, Kevin (December 20, 2023). "Florida football adds Wisconsin transfer WR on National Signing Day". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff; Radcliffe, JR (December 4, 2023). "Wisconsin receivers Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell enter the transfer portal". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2024.