Countdown to kickoff: Dillon Rork
MITCHELL, S.D. – Leading up to the in-state rivalry between Dakota Wesleyan University and Dakota State University on Thursday, the Sports Information Department will highlight key players that will have an impact on the upcoming season.
MITCHELL, S.D. – Leading up to the in-state rivalry between Dakota Wesleyan University and Dakota State University on Thursday, the Sports Information Department will highlight key players that will have an impact on the upcoming season.
No. 25 Dillon Rork Junior OLB Grand Island, Neb.The leading tackler for the Tigers last season returns for his junior year and will be counted on to lead a young and talented defense. Rork tallied 74 tackles at his linebacker positon a year ago, while adding 4.5 sacks and 15 TFL.
A native of Grand Island, Neb., Rork tallied a season-high 11 tackles on Oct. 8 against Dordt College and 10 tackles on Sept. 3 in a 35-21 victory over Tabor College. Rork recorded more than five tackles in 10-of-11 games last year and had a season-high 3.5 TFL over Dordt.
Throughout his career at DWU, Rork has recorded 128 tackles, seven sacks, 20 TFL and one interception.
