Clifford Dukes
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Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||||||||
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Date of birth: | June 26, 1981 | ||||||||||
Place of birth: | Lexington Park, Maryland | ||||||||||
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High school: | Great Mills (MD) | ||||||||||
College: | Michigan State | ||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2005 | ||||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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Clifford Dukes (born June 26, 1981) is an American arena football defensive lineman for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL). 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.[1]
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, was traded to the Kansas City Command in 2012, for quarterback Stephen Wasil.[2]
Arizona Rattlers
On February 9, 2012, Dukes was traded by the Command to the Arizona Rattlers for defensive back J. C. Neal.[3] Dukes helped the Rattlers reach ArenaBowl XXVI in 2013, where they defeated the Soul for their second consecutive championship.[4]
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