NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans continued the process of locking in their 2025 rookie class on Friday, officially signing wide receiver Chimere Dike to his rookie contract. Dike, selected in the fourth round with the 103rd overall pick in April’s NFL Draft, becomes the eighth of the team’s nine selections to sign.
Dike’s signing comes just days ahead of the Titans’ mandatory minicamp, scheduled to begin next week at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, and further solidifies a draft class that the organization hopes will be a foundation for the franchise’s next chapter under head coach Brian Callahan and general manager Ran Carthon.
The lone remaining unsigned draft pick is second-round selection Oluwafemi Oladejo, an outside linebacker out of UCLA. However, negotiations with Oladejo are expected to be completed ahead of training camp.
Dike’s Collegiate Resume: A Proven Playmaker
A native of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Dike boasts a deep and diverse collegiate resume that spans five seasons at two Power Five programs. He began his college career at the University of Wisconsin, where he became a reliable target over four seasons (2020–2023), before transferring to the University of Florida for his final campaign in 2024.
Across 57 career games, including 42 starts, Dike recorded 139 receptions for 2,261 yards and 11 touchdowns. His versatility extended beyond offense, as he contributed significantly in the return game—posting a career average of 11.5 yards per punt return and 23.6 yards per kickoff return.
At Florida, Dike showcased his explosiveness, tallying 42 catches for 783 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games. His average of 18.6 yards per reception in 2024 was a career-best and one of the highest among SEC receivers, affirming his ability to stretch the field and threaten defenses vertically.
Competition in a Revamped Receiving Room
Dike enters a Titans receiving room that’s undergone a significant transformation over the past two offseasons. With veterans like DeAndre Hopkins, 2024 rookie standout Treylon Burks, and fellow 2025 draft pick Elic Ayomanor in the fold, Dike will compete for reps in a group that blends youth with experience.
His polished route running, strong hands, and special teams value are expected to give him a realistic shot at earning a rotational role early in the season, particularly as a slot receiver or return specialist.
Draft Class Nearly Complete
With Dike’s contract finalized, the Titans have now signed:
•QB Cam Ward (1st round)
•S Kevin Winston Jr. (3rd round)
•TE Gunnar Helm (4th round)
•WR Elic Ayomanor (4th round)
•G Jackson Slater (5th round)
•CB Marcus Harris (6th round)
•RB Kalel Mullings (6th round)
Only OLB Oluwafemi Oladejo (2nd round) remains unsigned, but no delays are expected to carry into training camp.
The Titans’ rookie class will get its first full-team reps during the team’s three-day minicamp next week, which will serve as a critical evaluation period for coaches as they prepare for training camp and preseason action later this summer.
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