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IFL Sioux Falls Storm

Storm Solidify Defensive Line

December 4, 2020 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Sioux Falls Storm News Release


SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm are pleased to announce the signings of defensive linemen Zachary Dodge, Dequan Harvin, Davon'te Jest, Sean Kubit-Miller, Keiti Lakopo, Michael Taylor and John Williams.

Dodge (6'0, 290) enters his rookie season with the Storm. Zach played collegiately at Minnesota State University - Mankato where he recorded 106 tackles, 26 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. He was a All-NSIC First Team and a Don Hansen All-Super Region 4 First Team honoree.

Harvin (6'1, 280) enters his rookie season with the Storm. Dequan played collegiately at Webber International University where he tallied 134 tackles, 44.5 tackles for loss, three pass break-ups and two blocked kicks.

Jest (6'0, 315) enters his rookie season with the Storm. Davon'te played collegiately at Akron where he had 71 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries.

Kubit-Miller (6'2, 280) enters his rookie season with the Storm. Sean played collegiately at Albion College where he accumulated 109 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one fumble recovery and on pass break-up.

Lakopo (6'0, 300) enters his rookie season with the Storm. Keiti played collegiately at Fresno State where he had 72 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 pass break-up.

Taylor (6'3, 250) enters his first season with the Storm. Michael played collegiately at the University of Arkansas where he racked up 18 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

Williams (6'2, 275) enters his first season with the Storm. John played collegiately at Incarnate Word where he had 80 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two pass break-ups.

"We have been able to sign players that we believe will address weaknesses we have had in the past," said Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs. "We have a group that will come in and make camp extremely competitive."

The Storm kickoff the season at home on March 28 against the Green Bay Blizzard in the inaugural Hall of Fame game. Season tickets are on sale, call the office at 605.838.9009 to purchase your tickets. Payment plans are available for season tickets.

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