Chris Dieker

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Chris Dieker
Shenyang Black Rhinos
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-22) July 22, 1987 (age 36)
Topeka, Kansas
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Topeka (KS) Hayden
College: Southern Illinois
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:309 / 505
Passing yards:3,380
TDINT:57–21
QB rating:91.85
Rushing TD:23
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  ArenaFan.com

Chris Dieker (born July 22, 1987) is an American football quarterback for the Shenyang Black Rhinos of the China Arena Football League (CAFL). After playing college football at Southern Illinois, he played for the Cleveland Gladiators of the AFL from 2013 to 2016.

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Early life

Born in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Susan Dieker, Chris attended Topeka's Hayden High School. [1]

College career

Dieker continued his football career at Southern Illinois. Dieker was a 4-year starter for the Salukis, going 20-9 during that time. [2] He helped the Salukis to two conference championships, and was the 3rd quarterback in school history to pass the 5,000-yard mark for his career.

Statistics

YearTeamPassingRushing
CmpAttPctYdsY/ATDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
2007 Southern Illinois 1250.0126.000100.44307.50
2008 Southern Illinois 18632657.12,0836.41610120.8741191.63
2009 Southern Illinois 10117358.41,3267.7105136.138772.03
2010 Southern Illinois 15825661.71,8167.11511132.0962722.86
Career44675758.95,2376.94126128.82124982.312

Source: [3]

Professional career

Dieker was rated the 30th best quarterback in the 2011 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com. [4]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)
232 lb
(105 kg)
4.92 s1.69 s2.82 s4.44 s7.30 s32 in
(0.81 m)
9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
All values from Pro Day [4]

Pittsburgh Steelers

After going undrafted in 2011, Dieker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on July 27. [5] He was released by the Steelers on August 4, 2011. [6]

Iowa Barnstormers

He played for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League in 2012.

Cleveland Gladiators

Dieker signed with the Cleveland Gladiators for 2013. Dieker was serving as the backup to starter Brian Zbydniewski, when Zbydniewski went down with injury, Dieker became the starter for the Gladiators. With the team's playoff hopes dwindling, Dieker delivered a big win for the Gladiators, scoring 8 touchdowns in a win over the Pittsburgh Power, helping keep the Gladiators' playoff hopes alive. [7] He became the starting quarterback in 2016 after the departure of Shane Austin. Dieker was injured in the first game of the 2016 season. On June 10, 2016, Dieker was placed on reassignment.

Philadelphia Soul

On June 24, 2016, Dieker was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul.

Beijing Lions

Dieker was selected by the Beijing Lions in the 2016 CAFL Draft and was the backup to Luke Collis during the 2016 season. On November 6, 2016, during the first China Bowl, Dieker played wide receiver due to an injury to James Romain. Dieker caught 9 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown as the Lions beat the Qingdao Clipper by a score of 35–34. He also scored a rushing touchdown during the game. [8]

Shenyang Black Rhinos

Dieker was selected by the Shenyang Black Rhinos with the first overall pick in the 2017 CAFL Draft. [9]

AFL statistics

YearTeamPassingRushing
CmpAttPctYdsTDIntRtgAttYdsTD
2012 Iowa 183946.22464271.105170
2013 Cleveland 22535463.62,4424311101.216727217
2014 Cleveland 386459.44287480.7323795
2015 Cleveland 91369.26810100.804100
2016 Cleveland 193554.31962445.363261
Career30950561.23,380572191.8510240423

Stats from ArenaFan: [10]

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