Jamie Silva
Encyclopedia
James J. Silva is an American football
safety who is currently in the National Football League
. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football
at Boston College
.
(82 solo, 43 assisted) and 8 interceptions. For this, he was named a consensus first-team All-America
selection, as well as one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award
, given annually to the nation's top defensive back
. He was also named MVP of the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl
, in which the Eagles defeated the Michigan State Spartans
24-21; Silva gained 10 tackles and two interceptions. He played in the 2008 East/West Shrine game and was voted captain by his fellow teammates. He majored in communications.
and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts
as an undrafted free agent on May 2. He recorded seventeen tackles during the 2008 season.
Jamie was a member of the 2009 Indianapolis Colts. He served as a special team specialist as well as the second string free safety. Silva recorded 32 tackles and deflected 2 passes in his second season. As well as 4 post season tackles. Silva and the Colts advanced to Super Bowl XLIV
, where they faced the New Orleans Saints
. The Colts were defeated 31-17.
During the first preseason game of the 2010 season, Silva sustained a torn ACL and missed the rest of the year.
On July 26, 2011, the Colt's surrendered the rights to Silva making him an unrestricted free agent.
. They welcomed daughters, Ava Lee in April 2010 and Isla Belle in April 2011. He went to East Providence High School, in Riverside RI
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
safety who is currently in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Boston College
Boston College Eagles football
The Boston College Eagles football team is the collegiate football program of Boston College. The team is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, a Division I Bowl Subdivision league governed by the NCAA. Within the ACC, the Eagles are one of six teams in the Atlantic Division...
.
College career
In 2007, Silva recorded 125 tacklesTackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
(82 solo, 43 assisted) and 8 interceptions. For this, he was named a consensus first-team All-America
All-America
An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply...
selection, as well as one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award
Jim Thorpe Award
The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986...
, given annually to the nation's top defensive back
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
. He was also named MVP of the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl
2007 Champs Sports Bowl
The 2007 Champs Sports Bowl was the 18th edition of the college football bowl game. It was part of the 2007-08 NCAA football bowl games season, and was played on December 28, 2007 at the Citrus Bowl stadium in Orlando, Florida....
, in which the Eagles defeated the Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white...
24-21; Silva gained 10 tackles and two interceptions. He played in the 2008 East/West Shrine game and was voted captain by his fellow teammates. He majored in communications.
Indianapolis Colts (2008-2011)
Silva went undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
as an undrafted free agent on May 2. He recorded seventeen tackles during the 2008 season.
Jamie was a member of the 2009 Indianapolis Colts. He served as a special team specialist as well as the second string free safety. Silva recorded 32 tackles and deflected 2 passes in his second season. As well as 4 post season tackles. Silva and the Colts advanced to Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLIV was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Indianapolis Colts and the National Football Conference champion New Orleans Saints to decide the National Football League champion for the 2009 season. The Saints defeated the Colts by a score of...
, where they faced the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. The Colts were defeated 31-17.
During the first preseason game of the 2010 season, Silva sustained a torn ACL and missed the rest of the year.
On July 26, 2011, the Colt's surrendered the rights to Silva making him an unrestricted free agent.
Personal life
Silva and his wife, Theresa reside in IndianapolisIndianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. They welcomed daughters, Ava Lee in April 2010 and Isla Belle in April 2011. He went to East Providence High School, in Riverside RI