While a big sophomore, Dukes hasn't added much height or weight since, just growing into his body and getting quicker. As such, he slowly transitioned to MLB and has developed very well in that role as you can see below...
There's not much mystery to what we're getting here. He's not the biggest, or the fastest LB. He's not some raw athlete with room to grow and develop. He's about 6', 230-240, and well built. He's a very smart player, who uses his hands well shedding blockers (thanks time as a DL), and does a tremendous job diagnosing plays and making tackles. What I see almost makes me think of former LB Tony Gilbert a bit. Someone who goes a bit unnoticed, a bit unappreciated, but really knows his position and always seems to be around the ball whenever the play ends. Returning so many starters, Dukes isn't likely to get a lot of playing time early. And he may redshirt thanks to the depth, but whenever he does start contributing, expect it to be quality. He should be able to help tremendously on special teams, and like Gilbert, I wouldn't be shocked if big names fly all around him as he keeps starting and racking up tackles.
The former staff snuck this guy away from Louisville way back in the summer, and we can be thankful they didn't try to steal him back when they left. It's not a large LB class this year, but we've got a good one.