Florida Gators wide receiver Chimere Dike was selected with the first pick in the fourth round by the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL Draft. The selection continues the Gators streak being one of three schools and only SEC school to have a player drafted every year of the common era draft, which began in 1967.
According to Spotrac, Dike is slotted to receive a four year, $5,298,912 contract with a $1,098,912 signing bonus.
Overall, Dike is the 46th UF wide receiver to be taken, ranking third most in the NCAA and leading the Southeastern Conference. Since 2000, Florida has had 22 receivers drafted and seven since 2020.
After transferring from Wisconsin in 2024, Dike hauled in 42 catches for 783 yards and two touchdowns in his lone season with UF. Dike also provided value on special teams, returning 14 punts for 187 yards last season.
The 6’1, 196-pound receiver is one of the more underrated athletes you’ll find at the collegiate level. Dike ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and posted an athleticism score that ranked 7th among wide receivers at the combine.
“Chim Dike increased his max velocity seven times last season,” Head coach Billy Napier said on Dike. “He gained 11 pounds of lean muscle. Thought his skill level went to a different level. Thought he showed positional flex, can play inside, can play outside. Special teams value as a punt returner and a cover player.”
Dike is a receiver that will be able to help Cam Ward and the Titans from the first day of camp as he’s already a fairly polished receiver with elite footwork, route running, and short area quickness. Dike also provides some upside given his elite athletic traits.