Played football and participated in track and field at Winter Park High School…team advanced to the playoffs three times, winning back-to-back district titles…lost only one game during last two seasons…during senior campaign, rushed for 1,100 yards and 16 touchdowns…also had two receiving touchdowns. He went on to attend Mercyhurst College, where he racked up the accolades:

2014 – All-PSAC West First Team
2014 – Don Hansen All-Super Region One Third Team
2013 – All-PSAC West First Team
2013 – Don Hansen All-Super Region One Third Team
2012 – PSAC West Freshman of the Year
2012 – All-PSAC West First Team
2012 – Don Hansen All-Super Region One Third Team

After college, Dukes went on to play in the NFL for the Cowboys, Steelers and Jets.