Class of 2025 Q&A: ODU Football Signee Andy Silverthorn

This will be a continuing series where we ask the members of the 2025 class for ODU football the same questions to get to know them better and learn more about their recruitment at Old Dominion. Next up in this series for the 2025 class, Andy Silverthorn.

Andy is a 6'5, 300 lb., offensive lineman from Toronto High School in Toronto, Ohio. He's rated as a 2* recruit on 24/7 and received offers and interest from East Carolina, Akron, UMass, Western Michigan, Youngstown State and Eastern Kentucky. To view his highlights, click here.

Do you have a nickname you prefer to go by?

Silverback.

Who was your lead recruiter and how would you describe your relationship with the staff?

My lead recruiter was Coach Huettel. The relationship between me and him is very great. He is a very kind coach and an even better person. He was very helpful with the whole process.

Did you make a visit to campus or do you plan too? If so, what stood out about campus to you?

What stood out to campus to me was the fanbase that ODU brought into the stadium and just generally all over campus. Everybody there loves Old Dominion football.

What other offers were you considering?

I was considering Youngstown State, Akron, Western Michigan, and Umass.

What made you pick ODU over your other offers?

What made me choose ODU over all my other offers was that staff that is at Old Dominion was way more genuine then any other staff. At other programs the staff made it feel like business every time I was there. But at ODU, it felt like I wasn't there for business but to make connections with new people and discuss my plans and how they will help me become a better football player and person.

If you had to pick a player to compare your game to, who would you pick?

I would compare my game to Trent Williams from the 49ers. I compare myself to him because I like to play with full aggression and aggravation every single play.

What has been your favorite moment or highlight from your football career so far?

My favorite moment from my high school career was this year, when we won our second consecutive division championship.

If you weren’t playing football, what other sport would you want to play in college?

I would play baseball. I'd play because I used to play it and I am already familiar with it. Also, I really enjoy playing the game and the challenges it brings to every individual on the field.

If you were a boxer or UFC fighter, what would your entrance music be?

My walk-out song would be "Enter Sandman" by Metallica.

What is your message for Monarch Nation?

It's time to work!

Stay tuned for the next Q&A with the class of 2025 for ODU football. In the meantime, go give Andy a follow on twitter/X. For a complete look at the 2025 class, tap in here!