Chimere Dike
| 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) |
Chimere Dike (CHIM-ray-DEE-kay)[1] is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Gators. He previously played for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Early life and high school
[edit]Dike attended high school at Waukesha North. In his junior season, Dike hauled in 79 receptions for 1,091 yards en route to being named first team all State.[2] Coming out of high school, Dike was rated as a three star recruit and the 6th best player in the State of Wisconsin, while also holding offers from Iowa State and Wisconsin.[3] Ultimately, Dike decided to commit to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.[4][5]
College career
[edit]Wisconsin
[edit]In 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.[6][7][8] During the 2022 season, Dike had a breakout season where he started all 13 games, hauling in 47 receptions for 689 yards and six touchdowns, while also adding a touchdown on the ground.[9][10][11] In the 2023 season, Dike tallied 19 receptions for 328 yards and a touchdown.[12] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Dike decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[13][14]
Florida
[edit]Dike decided to transfer to play for the Florida Gators joining his former quarterback Graham Mertz.[15][16]
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.
- ^ 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 New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Galloway, Jason (January 25, 2019). "In-state wide receiver Chimere Dike joins Badgers' 2020 recruiting class". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (January 15, 2020). "'There's nothing he can't do': Why dynamic in-state WR Chimere Dike is ready to make an impact at Wisconsin". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (November 4, 2022). "How Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell have given Wisconsin a more explosive passing game". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (November 25, 2020). "How Wisconsin freshman Chimere Dike has become an immediate difference-maker". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (December 30, 2021). "'He's special': Why Chimere Dike is ready to be Wisconsin's No. 1 receiver next season". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff (April 4, 2023). "Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike could see more of field in 2023". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff (September 13, 2023). "UW's Chimere Dike had several impressive kick, punt returns in week 2". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (February 27, 2023). "Chimere Dike Q&A: Wisconsin's new football staff, Air Raid offense, more". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Temple, Jesse (December 5, 2023). "Wisconsin portal reaction: An abrupt decommitment; Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell depart". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Brockway, Kevin (April 10, 2024). "Florida football receiver Chimere Dike on the chemistry he has with Graham Mertz". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff (December 20, 2023). "Former UW wide receiver Chimere Dike will rejoin his former quarterback at Florida". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2024.