Boise State roster countdown 2017: Day 97, Austin Silsby

Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsWhoa, we’re picking up steam now. 97 days until kickoff, so you’re getting a look at #97 on the Boise State roster —Austin Silsby

#97, Austin Silsby, Senior, DE

StatsHeight: 6'3"

Weight: 256 lbs. (+6)

High School: Kuna High School, Kuna, ID

How'd he get to The Blue™?

By making the trek from the Kuna desert to Albertsons Stadium. Silsby was a standout athlete at Kuna High School, playing for coaching vagabond Lee Leslie, earning 3 varsity letters in football and 4 in wrestling. Silsby led his team in tackles as a senior (69) from the outside linebacker position and for his efforts was named second team All-SIC and snagged an invite to the Shrine All-Star game. Silsby…