NASHVILLE – The Titans selected Florida receiver Chimere Dike in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
Dike was selected with the 103rd overall pick.
"I am thankful they gave me an opportunity," Dike said of the Titans. "It's something I've been working for, and people around me have been pouring into me my whole life to get to this moment. … Hopefully I'll make the Titans a lot better."
Dike is known for his speed – he ran a 4.34 in the 40 at the NFL Combine.
"I think it definitely helped (my draft stock)," Dike said of his time. "I think it showed another facet that I am able to offer. Now that I have this opportunity, I am ready to take advantage of it."
Dike (6-1, 196) led the Gators in catches (42) last fall, and he ranked second with a career-high in receiving yards (783) and touchdown catches (2) in 2024. In 2024, Dike started 11 of the last 12 games at wide receiver for the Gators, and he played in all 13 games both on offense and special teams, serving as the Gators primary punt returner.
Dike returned 14 punts for 187 yards with a long of 35-yards and also downed two punts on the opponent's one-yard and three-yard line. In SEC play, he averaged league-leading 16.50 yards per return. He was one of 23 players in the FBS to own four punt returns of 20-plus yards.
Dike was also a team captain in 2024.
Dike played his first four college seasons at Wisconsin, and in his college career he tallied 139 catches for 2,261 yards with 11 touchdowns.
"I'm really confident in my game," Dike said. "Whatever the Titans have in store for me, whether that's special teams, short game, intermediate, deep routes, I am going to work my tail off every day to help make this organization better. They're going to get the best out of me."
The Titans selected Florida, WR Chimere Dike in the fourth round of Saturday's 2025 NFL Draft. Dike was selected with the 103rd overall pick.
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike runs after making a reception against Miami during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida's Chimere Dike returns a punt against Samford during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) sets up for a play against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) is defended by Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) and wide receiver Aidan Mizell (11) set up for a play against Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) catches a pass against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) reacts after making a catch against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike, right, makes a catch over Florida State defensive back Edwin Joseph (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
