University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Worked with the Jags' punt and field-goal special teams units during spring practice ... Listed first among three long snappers on the depth chart entering preseason camp.

Alabama Highlights (2007): On the roster but did not letter for the Crimson Tide as they finished 7-6 after defeating Colorado 30-24 in the PetroSun Independence Bowl.

High School Highlights: Earned four letters at Prattville High under current USA associate head coach/defensive coordinator Bill Clark ... Helped the Lions go 15-0 and win the state 6A championship as a senior ... PHS was the state runner-up his sophomore year, while his other two seasons on the varsity saw the Lions advance to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs ... Lettered four years for PHS in wrestling as well.

Personal: Full name is Joseph Paul Silvey, Jr. ... Born Dec. 23, 1988, in Prattville, Ala. ... Son of Joseph, Sr., and Tammie Silvey ... Is an only child ... Favorite movies are "Top Gun" and "The Rock" ... Favorite musical artists are U2 and Led Zeppelin ... Would like to become a coach ... Enjoys fishing and hunting in his free time ... Also recruited Auburn and Florida ... A physical education major.