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- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 225
- Age:
- 24
- College:
- Hampton
- Hometown:
- Baltimore, Md.
- Experience:
- 1
Biography
TRANSACTIONS:Signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad September 5, 2011.
- Signed by the Detroit Lions on July 29, 2011.
COLLEGE: Transferred to Hampton from Bowie State. Two-year starter for Hampton.
- First team All-MEAC as a senior in 2010
- 74 tackles and 4 interceptions in 2010
- Third on the team with 66 tackles in 2009
PERSONAL: Political science major at Hampton.
- Has two sisters, Rachel and Candis.
- Son of Ricardo and Rhonda Silva.
TRANSACTIONS:Signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad September 5, 2011.
- Signed by the Detroit Lions on July 29, 2011.
COLLEGE: Transferred to Hampton from Bowie State. Two-year starter for Hampton.
- First team All-MEAC as a senior in 2010
- 74 tackles and 4 interceptions in 2010
- Third on the team with 66 tackles in 2009
PERSONAL: Political science major at Hampton.
- Has two sisters, Rachel and Candis.
- Son of Ricardo and Rhonda Silva.
Recent Articles
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It's hard not to root for a player like Ricardo Silva
Posted Nov 3, 2012Safety Ricardo Silva has one of those underdog stories everyone loves.
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O'Hara's Burning Questions: A weird punt penalty and a weird challenge
Posted Oct 28, 2012Nate Burleson’s video, the committee of running backs, defensive rollercoaster, the resurgence of Brandon Pettigrew and Titus Young and more.
Recent Videos
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Silva on his work ethic
(3:27) Posted Nov 2, 2012Safety Ricardo Silva on mental preparation, being dependable and his work ethic.
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Ricardo Silva with his first-career interception
(00:57) Posted Oct 28, 2012Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has his pass intercepted by Detroit Lions safety Ricardo Silva.
