18 Facts About Derek Dimke

Derek Dimke was signed by the Detroit Lions in 2012.

Derek Dimke was born in Rockford, Illinois to Tim, a director within the Rockford Park District, and Debra, a school administrator.

Derek Dimke was selected second-team All-State by the Chicago Tribune and was a special mention All-State selection by the Champaign News-Gazette.

Derek Dimke set an Illinois high school record when he kicked a 54-yard field goal during the playoffs his senior year.

Derek Dimke was a four-year letterman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Derek Dimke is the most accurate kicker in Fighting Illini history.

Derek Dimke holds several other school records including most points scored in a season by a kicker, most field goals in a season, most field goals in a bowl game, most consecutive PATs made, and most touchbacks in a single game.

Derek Dimke led the Big Ten in both field goals per game and touchbacks.

Derek Dimke was selected to Phil Steele's first-team All-Big Ten team following the conclusion of his Junior season.

Derek Dimke was selected to the Second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches.

Derek Dimke was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection by the media.

Derek Dimke named to the ESPN All-Big Ten Bowl Team for his performance in the 2010 Texas Bowl.

Derek Dimke led the Fighting Illini in scoring during the 2011 season.

Derek Dimke was an Academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2009,2010, and 2011.

Derek Dimke went 2 for 2 on field goals during the preseason while battling Jason Hanson for the starting role.

Derek Dimke signed with the New York Jets on April 11,2013.

Derek Dimke was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on June 4,2013.

Derek Dimke was signed by the New Orleans Saints to a futures contract on January 2,2014.