Keeshawn Silver
Career Summary
Keeshawn Silver is a defensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints.
He entered the NFL with New Orleans in 2026 after college careers at North Carolina, Kentucky and USC.
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Early Life
Silver is from Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Kentucky and USC listed Rocky Mount as his hometown.
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High School
Silver attended Rocky Mount High School and was a highly rated defensive prospect.
USC listed him as a five-star recruit, a top-10 national prospect by ESPN and an Under Armour All-American.
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College Career
Silver played at North Carolina, Kentucky and USC during his college career.
He started all 12 games at Kentucky in 2024 and then transferred to USC for 2025. USC's spring prospectus credited him with 47 tackles through his first four college seasons.
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Path to the NFL
Silver agreed to terms with the Saints after the 2026 NFL Draft.
New Orleans listed the agreement on April 26, 2026.
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NFL Career
Silver began his NFL career with New Orleans in 2026.
The Saints' roster material identifies him as a defensive lineman.
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Career Accomplishments
Silver hosted the inaugural Big Kountry Camp in Rocky Mount in 2024.
The camp provided football instruction to more than 100 children from his community.
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Playing Style
Silver's profile is that of a large interior defensive lineman.
Kentucky listed him at 6-foot-4 and 315 pounds, while USC listed him as a defensive tackle.
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32302, 00-0041334, 2/21/2002, Keeshawn Silver, Keeshawn, Silver
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