Chimere Dike

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Chimere Dike
Florida Gators–No. 17
Position Wide receiver
ClassSenior
Major Communication Arts
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight195 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.

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Early life and high school

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

Wisconsin

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

Dike decided to transfer to play for the Florida Gators joining his former quarterback Graham Mertz. [15] [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Lucas, Mike (November 20, 2020). "Lucas: Born to be a Badger, freshman Dike practices smart and plays fast". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ Hogg, Curt (January 24, 2019). "Wisconsin football picks up oral commitment from Waukesha North junior Chimere Dike". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Galloway, Jason (January 25, 2019). "In-state wide receiver Chimere Dike joins Badgers' 2020 recruiting class". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Temple, Jesse (November 25, 2020). "How Wisconsin freshman Chimere Dike has become an immediate difference-maker". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Potrykus, Jeff (April 4, 2023). "Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike could see more of field in 2023". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Brockway, Kevin (December 20, 2023). "Florida football adds Wisconsin transfer WR on National Signing Day". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  13. ↑ Potrykus, Jeff; Radcliffe, JR (December 4, 2023). "Wisconsin receivers Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell enter the transfer portal". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  14. ↑ Temple, Jesse (December 5, 2023). "Wisconsin portal reaction: An abrupt decommitment; Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell depart". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  15. ↑ Brockway, Kevin (April 10, 2024). "Florida football receiver Chimere Dike on the chemistry he has with Graham Mertz". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  16. ↑ 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.
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