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WATCH: Former Gator Chimere Dike logs 67-yard punt return TD

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Chimere Dike
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Former Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike added another highlight to his impressive rookie season on Sunday afternoon. The Tennessee Titans rookie returned a punt 67 yards for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half, giving Tennessee a spark on special teams.

You can watch that punt-return touchdown below.

However, despite Dike’s big play, the Chargers lead 20-17 at halftime.

Dike entered the weekend as one of the NFL’s most productive returners, averaging 13.9 yards per punt return. That was tied for sixth in the league. He also had 20 receptions for 189 yards and one touchdown as a receiver, showing his versatility on offense and special teams.

ESPN’s Benjamin Solak praised Dike’s impact earlier Sunday, writing that the rookie “has been the best returner in football this season” and “has a legit case for All-Pro consideration on special teams.”

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A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dike played at Wisconsin from 2020–23 before transferring to Florida for the 2024 season where he reunited with quarterback Graham Mertz.

In his lone year with the Gators, he caught 42 passes for 783 yards and two touchdowns. That production helped him land in the NFL and make an early mark in Tennessee.

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