As a senior in 2007, Silva recorded 125 tackles (82 unassisted) and eight interceptions, being the only player in NCAA history to ever accomplish this.
For this, he was named a consensus first-team All-American 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 the most valuable player of the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, in which the Eagles defeated the Michigan State Spartans 24-21; Silva gained 10 tackles and two interceptions.
During the first preseason game of 2010, Silva sustained a torn ACL, MCL and crushed knee joint, causing him to miss the rest of the year.
[2] On July 26, 2011, the Colts surrendered the rights to Silva, making him an unrestricted free agent.