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.jpg) Silverman in 2038 | |||||||
| No. 87 – Chicago Bears | |||||||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Born: | March 3, 2010 Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school: | Mainland (Daytona Beach, Florida) | ||||||
| College: | Penn State (2028–2030) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||
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| Career NFL statistics | |||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
Lucas Allen Silverman (born March 3, 2010) is a former American football tight end who played 15 seasons for the Dublin Celtic Tigers of the National Football League (NFL). Widely regarded as the greatest tight end of all time, he set numerous career and single-season receiving records, including the most career receiving yards by a tight end and the most career receptions of all time. Prominent for his superb route running and catching ability, Silverman was nicknamed "Mr. 24/7" because he was "always open" on the field. Analysts credit Silverman's dominance for the rising popularity of non-PPR (points per reception) fantasy football leagues; Silverman averaged 8.6 receptions per game, holds 7 of the top 10 single-season reception records (including the top 6), and never finished a season with fewer than 100 receptions.
After playing college football for three seasons at Penn State, Silverman opted to forgo his senior season to enter the 2031 NFL Draft, where he was selected 10th overall by the Celtic Tigers and would later play a significant role in the Celtic Tigers' 2030s dynasty. In his 15-year career with the team, Silverman played in nine Super Bowls, the most of any player all-time, winning six (LXVII, LXIX, LXX, LXXII, LXXIII, and LXXX). In addition to holding numerous career and single-season receiving records, he also holds the record for the most receptions and receiving yards in the postseason and in the Super Bowl.
Silverman is an eight-time AP All-Pro selection, earning the honor for five consecutive years from 2038 to 2042. Lauded for his consistency and reliability, he became the youngest player in history to surpass 1,000 receptions, doing so in 2038 at 28 years old. He led the league in receptions for 11 consecutive seasons from 2035 to 2045, and is tied with Jerry Rice for the most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons with 11. He was nominated to the NFL 2030s and 2040s All Decade Teams, becoming the first tight end to be nominated across two decades, and is tied with Tom Brady for the most Pro Bowl nominations in league history with 15, receiving the nomination in every year of his career. Silverman only played in six Pro Bowl games, however, eschewing the remaining nine due to the Celtic Tigers' appearance in the following Super Bowl.
Silverman retired following the Celtic Tiger's 23-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Super Bowl LXXX. Speaking on his retirement, Silverman said that he, "had nothing left to prove," and, "looked forward to spending time with [his] family." Silverman's retirement prompted an outpouring of gratitude and well-wishes, including tribute videos from the division rival London Black Knights, Toronto Huskies, and Portland Snowhawks. Of his retirement, broadcaster Ross Tucker said, "the NFL will never be the same again," while Charles Davis called Silverman a, "class act," who, "will always be remembered as one of the greatest." Silverman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2050, in his first year of eligibility.
Early years[edit]
born at a young age
College career[edit]
penn state
Professional career[edit]
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||||
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| 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
254 lb (115 kg) |
4.62 s | 4.30 s | 6.99 s | 36.3 in (0.92 m) |
10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
20 reps | |||||
| Measurements from Pro Day and NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Michael Stanley era[edit]
2031[edit]
Silverman was drafted 10th overall by the Celtic Tigers in the 2031 NFL draft. On June 5th, 2031, the Celtic Tigers signed Silverman to a four-year, $19.64 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $12.24 million. In his rookie season, Silverman had 106 receptions for 787 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 fumble. In a Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers, Silverman suffered an injury in the second quarter following a 6-yard reception from quarterback Michael Stanley. After being cleared by medical staff, he returned to the game in the third quarter.
2032[edit]
2033[edit]
2034[edit]
2035[edit]
2036[edit]
2037[edit]
2038[edit]
2039[edit]
Todd Wilkerson era[edit]
2040[edit]
2041[edit]
2042[edit]
2043[edit]
Dave Patchett era[edit]
2044[edit]
2045[edit]
Retirement[edit]
NFL career statistics[edit]
| Legend | |
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| NFL record | |
| NFL record (among tight ends) | |
| Led the league | |
| Led tight ends | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season[edit]
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | |||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | ||
| 2031 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 106 | 787 | 7.4 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| 2032 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 106 | 897 | 8.5 | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| 2033 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 112 | 868 | 7.8 | 23 | 7 | 0 |
| 2034 | DUB | 16 | 16 | 105 | 874 | 8.3 | 39 | 6 | 0 |
| 2035 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 152 | 1,227 | 8.1 | 32 | 7 | 0 |
| 2036 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 180 | 1,343 | 7.5 | 44 | 9 | 0 |
| 2037 | DUB | 16 | 16 | 132 | 1,068 | 8.1 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 2038 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 166 | 1,303 | 7.8 | 31 | 4 | 2 |
| 2039 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 172 | 1,424 | 8.7 | 47 | 15 | 0 |
| 2040 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 156 | 1,249 | 8.0 | 33 | 6 | 0 |
| 2041 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 182 | 1,469 | 8.9 | 41 | 9 | 0 |
| 2042 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 148 | 1,166 | 7.9 | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| 2043 | DUB | 16 | 16 | 133 | 1,043 | 7.8 | 32 | 6 | 1 |
| 2044 | DUB | 15 | 15 | 142 | 1,060 | 7.5 | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| 2045 | DUB | 17 | 17 | 137 | 1,103 | 8.1 | 31 | 6 | 1 |
| Career | 250 | 250 | 2,129 | 16,881 | 7.9 | 47 | 93 | 5 | |
Postseason[edit]
Personal life[edit]
he is a dude
References[edit]