Tampa Bay Storm linebacker/defensive end Cliff Dukes was given the AFL’s Game Tape Exchange Defensive Lineman of the Year Award on Wednesday.

Dukes led the AFL in sacks (12.5) and tackles for loss (16). He also totaled 40.5 tackles and forced and recovered four fumbles.

Dukes, who was picked up by the UFL’s Virgnia franchise, was a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year award.