General: Enters his second season with the Wolverines.

Freshman (2017): Competed in four events ... recorded a season best 27:51.83 time in the 8K race at the Jayhawk Invitational in Muskegon, Mich.

High School: Ran cross country at Novi High School ... placed third in the state during his sophomore season and fourth during his junior season ... a two-time Academic State champion and Regional champion.

Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1999 ... son of Chris and Maria Silva ... majoring in computer engineering.