LORETTO, PA-  Former Saint Francis defensive back Malik Duncan (Cleveland, Ohio/Cleveland Central Catholic) ('17) has signed a professional contract with the Quad City Steamwheelers of the Indoor Football League. 

The Indoor Football League is one of the premier Arena Football Leagues, playing on a 50-yard playing surface, roughly the size of an ice hockey rink. This will be the first season for the Steamwheelers in the Indoor Football League. Last season, the Steamwheelers went 8-4 and made the first-round of the playoffs in the rival Champions of Indoor Football (CIF). 

Duncan, was a four-year letter winner for the Red Flash and a three-year starter. He was named All-NEC in his final two seasons and was named an All-American by four different outlets during his senior season. He set the then-record for single-season pass breakups with 14 in 2016. He finished his career with 29 pass break-ups, fourth-most in school history. After graduation, Duncan spent this last season as an assistant coach with the Mercyhurst Lakers in the PSAC. 

The Steamwheelers begin their 2019 home season on February 22nd. For more information on the Steamwheelers and the Indoor Football League, please see their homepage.