UNCP Athletics

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2017 (SHEPHERD FOOTBALL): Did not see game action.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2016 (SHEPHERD FOOTBALL): Redshirted ... Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Urbana High School for coach Ben Arneson ... Finished with a 102-29 record ... Four-year starter that was named team captain as a junior and senior ... Also lettered in football for the Hawks.

PERSONAL: Son of Jose Silva and Maria Vodniza ... Has two older brothers, Juan and Jose Jr. ... Maintained a 3.25 GPA at Urbana High School ... Lists his father as his hero ... Hobbies include community service and cooking ... Involved with SAAC and INVESTRA at UNCP, and works with the Special Olympics of Robeson County ... Favorite movie is The Count of Monte Cristo and favorite song is One of These Nights by The Eagles ... Favorite music artist is Jimmy Page and favorite food is a Denny's Bacon Slamburger ... Pursuing his MBA at UNCP.