Ricardo Silva
No headshot available
Career Summary
Ricardo Silva was a Baltimore safety who played at Hampton before appearing for the Detroit Lions in 2011 and 2012.
Silva developed as a Hampton defensive back and went on to play 14 NFL regular-season games for Detroit.
Section reviewed
Early Life
Silva was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Hampton lists Silva's hometown as Baltimore and identifies his parents as Rhonda and Ricardo Silva.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
High School
Silva attended Baltimore Poly Tech High School.
Hampton's official player profile lists Baltimore Poly Tech as Silva's high school.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
College Career
Silva played safety at Hampton and started all 11 games in the 2009 season.
In 2009, Silva finished third on the Pirates with 66 tackles, including 36 solo stops. He added two interceptions, four pass breakups and three tackles for loss.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
Path to the NFL
Silva joined the Detroit Lions as a 2011 free-agent safety.
NFL.com's 2011 Detroit roster lists Silva at safety. A Lions transaction report later documented his elevation from the club's practice squad to the active roster in November.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
NFL Career
Silva played 14 games for Detroit across the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
NFL.com credits Silva with four games and two tackles in 2011. In 2012, he played 10 games and recorded 39 tackles, three passes defended and one interception returned 26 yards.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
Career Accomplishments
Silva recorded an interception during his 2012 NFL season after producing 66 tackles in Hampton's 2009 campaign.
His 2012 Detroit season included 39 tackles, three passes defended and a 26-yard interception return. At Hampton, he posted two interceptions as a 2009 starter.
Section reviewed
Playing Style
Silva was a safety whose documented production included tackling, pass breakups and interceptions.
His Hampton 2009 season combined 66 tackles with two interceptions and four pass breakups. Detroit's 2012 record similarly shows 39 tackles, three passes defended and an interception.
Section reviewed
23370, 00-0028631, 1988-05-09, Ricardo Silva, Ricardo, Silva
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
Compare current players by position using the transparent MFT statistical model.