American football player
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
Dike 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
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.[ 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
Dike transferred to play for the Florida Gators joining his former quarterback Graham Mertz .[ 7]
References
^ 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 .
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