Clifford Dukes

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Clifford Dukes
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Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1981-06-26) June 26, 1981 (age 43)
Lexington Park, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Great Mills (MD)
College: Michigan State
Undrafted: 2005
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Total tackles:175.5
Sacks:40.5
Forced fumbles:10
Fumble recoveries:15
Interceptions:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Clifford Dukes (born June 26, 1981) is a former American arena football defensive lineman. He played college football at Michigan State from 2000 to 2004. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams in 2005. Dukes has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints. After not having a chance to play in the NFL, Dukes signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the AFL in 2008. In 2010, he saw his first chance for real playing time with the Storm. As a result, he was named to the All-Arena team in 2010. In 2011, he led the league with 12.5 sacks and was named the 2011 Game Tape Exchange Defensive Lineman of the Year. He was traded to the Kansas City Command in 2012, only to be traded to the Arizona Rattlers two days later.

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Early life

Born the son of Gloria Dukes, Cliff attended Great Mills High School in Great Mills, Maryland. There he was a standout member of the football team according to his coaches and peers. A two ways player, he played both fullback and linebacker. On defense his senior season, he recorded 105 tackles (56 solos, 49 assists), including eight for losses, and intercepted two passes, while also forced four fumbles and recovered three. On offense, he rushed for 619 yards on 119 carries and scored seven touchdowns. [2]

College career

Upon high school graduation, Dukes accepted a football scholarship to Michigan State University where he majored in family community services, and was a member of the football team.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Storm

After not having a chance to play in the NFL, Dukes signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the AFL in 2008. In 2010, he saw his first chance for real playing time with the Storm. As a result, he was named to the All-Arena team in 2010. In 2011, he led the league with 12.5 sacks and was named the 2011 Game Tape Exchange Defensive Lineman of the Year.

Kansas City Command

On February 7, 2012, Dukes was traded to the Kansas City Command in 2012, for quarterback Stephen Wasil. [3]

Arizona Rattlers

On February 9, 2012, Dukes was traded by the Command to the Arizona Rattlers for defensive back J. C. Neal. [4] Dukes helped the Rattlers reach ArenaBowl XXVI in 2013, where they defeated the Soul for their second consecutive championship. [5]

Baltimore Brigade

On July 26, 2018, Dukes was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade, just days prior to ArenaBowl XXXI.

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References

  1. ↑ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Clifford Dukes Profile - Michigan State Official Athletics Site". Archived from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Kansas City, Tampa Bay Complete Blockbuster Trade". Arenafootball.com. Arena Football League. February 2, 2012. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  4. ↑ Richard Obert (February 23, 2012). "Cliff Dukes eager to play for Arizona Rattlers". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  5. ↑ Joe Williams (August 17, 2013). "ArenaBowl XXVI: Rattlers win 2nd Arena Football League title in row". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
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