University of Delaware Athletics
2021 Spring Football Roster

Dillon Zimmerman
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Hillsborough, N.J.
- Position:
- Wide Receiver
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 195
- High School:
- Hillsborough
- Major:
- Human Relations Admin
AT DELAWARE
Fifth-year member of the squad as redshirt senior
2020-21 SEASON
Played in all eight games during his final season with the Blue Hens
Hauled in seven catches for 54 yards on the season
Opened the year with two grabs for 22 yards vs. Maine (3/6)
Had another two catches at Rhode Island (3/27)
Made a big first-down reception in the FCS Semifinal at South Dakota State (5/8)
2019 SEASON
Appeared in 10 games for the Blue Hens
Recorded his first collegiate reception vs. Delaware State (8/29)
Hauled in three catches at Villanova (11/23)
2018 SEASON
Saw action in three games during the season
2017 SEASON
Saw action in three games in his second season as a Blue Hen
Did not record a reception during the season
2016 SEASON
Did not see game action in first season at Delaware and retained freshman eligibility
Named to Colonial Athletic Association All-Academic team
Named Blue Hen Touchdown Club Practice Player of the Week on offense during Delaware State and William & Mary weeks and on special teams during Stony Brook week
HIGH SCHOOL
Standout in football and lacrosse at Hillsborough High School
Two-year starter at wide receiver for head coach Kevin Carty, Jr.
Served as team captain as a senior
Two-time all-conference selection who earned all-area notice as a junior in 2014
Caught 32 passes for 633 yards and eight touchdowns in 2014 and grabbed 27 passes for 415 yards and eight touchdowns in 2015
Three-year starter at attack in lacrosse for head coach Mark Wilson
Captain as a senior
First team all-conference as a senior in 2016
Scored 103 career points
PERSONAL
Dillon Zimmerman
Born September 19
Honor student as a sociology education major at Delaware
Enjoys fishing in his spare time
Fan of the NFL New York Giants
Son of Dave and Carol Zimmerman
Has an older sister