Dennis Shorter is the kind of rangy, playmaking safety South Dakota leans on in big moments
In the 2024 season, Dennis Shorter was a first-team All-MVFC defensive back and second-team All-America selection, finishing with 58 tackles, 12 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions while helping anchor one of the FCS’s better secondaries. He’s a smart, top-down safety with quick trigger, strong tackling in space, and real ball production—plus enough leadership juice to be named a 2024 team captain. If you want a defender who reads fast, hits reliably, and shows up in rivalry-sized moments, he’s a fit.
