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Chris Dieker
No. 5 – Beijing Lions
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-22) July 22, 1987 (age 37)
Topeka, Kansas
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Topeka (KS) Hayden
College:Southern Illinois
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Comp. / Att.:290 / 470
Passing yards:3,184
TD-INT:55-17
QB Rating:95.91
Rushing TD:22
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Chris Dieker (born July 22, 1987) is an American football quarterback for the Beijing Lions of the China Arena Football League (CAFL). After playing college football at Southern Illinois, he played for the Cleveland Gladiators of the AFL from 2013 to 2016.

Early life

Born in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Susan Dieker, Chris attended Topeka's Hayden High School.[1]

College career

Dieker continued his football career at Southern Illinois. Dieker was a 4-year starter for the Salukis, going 20-9 during that time.[2] He helped the Salukis to two conference championships, and was the 3rd quarterback in school history to pass the 5,000-yard mark for his career.

Professional career

Dieker was rated the 30th best quarterback in the 2011 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[3]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m) 		232 lb
(105 kg) 		4.92 s 1.69 s 2.82 s 4.44 s 7.30 s 32 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
All values from Pro Day[3]

Pittsburgh Steelers

After going undrafted in 2011, Dieker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[4]

Iowa Barnstormers

He played for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League in 2012.

Cleveland Gladiators

Dieker signed with the Cleveland Gladiators for 2013. Dieker was serving as the backup to starter Brian Zbydniewski, when Zbydniewski went down with injury, Dieker became the starter for the Gladiators. With the team's playoff hopes dwindling, Dieker delivered a big win for the Gladiators, scoring 8 touchdowns in a win over the Pittsburgh Power, helping keep the Gladiators' playoff hopes alive.[5] He became the starting quarterback in 2016 after the departure of Shane Austin. Dieker was injured in the first game of the 2016 season. On June 10, 2016, Dieker was placed on reassignment.

Philadelphia Soul

On June 24, 2016, Dieker was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul.

References

  1. ^ "Chris Dieker Profile". www.siusalukis.com. University of Southern Illinois. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Hayden Grad Chris Dieker To Sign With Pittsburgh Steelers". www.wibw.com. Gray Television, Inc. July 27, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Chris Dieker". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  4. ^ "Steelers agree to terms with former Saluki quarterback Chris Dieker". www.thesouthern.com. thesouthern.com. July 28, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  5. ^ "Dieker's Eight TDs Keep Gladiators' Playoff Hopes Alive". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. July 6, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
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