2006: Redshirted. High School: Was an All-Colorado and First-Team 5A All-State selection by the Denver Post and a Second-Team All-State selection by the Rocky Mountain News for the Bruins as a senior... In 2005, had 71 tackles (20 solo) and 3.5 sacks... Was an honorable mention All-State selection as a junior when he had 95 tackles (13 solo) and one sack... Two-time First-Team All-Centennial League selection... Also played baseball and basketball. Personal: Son of Joe Silipo and Jenny Austin... Father Joe played professional football with the Buffalo Bills (1987)... Is undecided on a major at Northern Colorado.