 During his college years Severs also played in the USL Premier Development League with Jersey Shore Boca and the Reading Rage.Severs turned professional in 2005 when he with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division and was named USL2 Rookie of the Year.Severs moved on to the Rochester Rhinos for 2006, but the Islanders brought him back for a five-game loan stint over which he scored four goals.