Career
He played college football at Michigan State from 2000 to 2004. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Saint Louis Rams in 2005. After not having a chance to play in the NFL, Dukes signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the American Federation of Labor-Congress 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. He was traded to the Kansas City Command in 2012, only to be traded to the Arizona Rattlers two days later.
Born the son of Gloria Dukes, Cliff attended Great Mills High School in Great Mills, Maryland. 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. Tampa Bay Storm
After not having a chance to play in the NFL, Dukes signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the American Federation of Labor-Congress 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.
Kansas City Command
On February 7, 2012, was traded to the Kansas City Command in 2012, for quarterback Stephen Wasil. Arizona Rattlers
On February 9, 2012, Dukes was traded by the Command to the Arizona Rattlers for defensive back J. C. Neal.
Dukes helped the Rattlers reach ArenaBowl XXVI in 2013, where they defeated the Soul for their second consecutive championship.