GREG SALAS
Wide Receiver
University of Hawaii Warriors
#1
6:01.1‐210
Chino, California
Chino High School
OVERVIEW
Salas, a two‐time All‐Western Athletic Conference performer, hauled in over 100 passes in each of the last two seasons. Salas’ 285 receptions rank third in WAC annals and tie for 15th in NCAA history. His 4,345 career receiving yards mark a Hawaii school record, rank third in conference history and tie for sixth in NCAA history. Salas lettered in football and as a member of the track and field squad at Chino High School. As a senior on the gridiron, he led the Chino Cowboys to a 9‐3 overall record while earning All‐League selections as a defensive back and wide receiver. After his prep career, he committed to the University of Hawaii as a safety.
Salas enrolled at the University of Hawaii in 2006 and retained eligibility by redshirting his true freshman season. The following season, he saw action in eight games at wide receiver, catching three passes for 35 yards (11.67 avg.) and one score. His main contribution came in the season‐opener vs. Charleston Southern, when he caught two passes for 26 yards, including a 24‐yard touchdown. After his freshman season, Salas started all 14 games at wide receiver and finished second on the team with 57 receptions for 831 yards (14.58 avg.) with three touchdowns. He placed 10th in the WAC in receptions per game (4.07) and eighth in receiving yards per game (59.36).
Salas enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2009 role as he started 12‐of‐13 games and led the Warriors with 106 receptions for 1,590 yards (15.00 avg.) with eight touchdowns. He ranked sixth in the nation in
receptions per game (8.15) and fourth in receiving yards per game (122.31).
Salas’ 1,590 receiving yards ranked third on Hawaii’s season record chart, fifth in WAC history and 22nd in NCAA annals. The junior receiver also broke Davone Bess’ Hawaii record for most receptions in a
game (15 vs. Boise State in 2007) with 16 vs. New Mexico State.
Salas earned All‐Western Athletic Conference first‐team accolades and was named Hawaii’s Offensive Most ValuablePlayer. He was named the league’s Offensive Player of the Week after catching seven
passes for 180 yards and one touchdown vs. Central Arkansas.
Salas entered his senior season as a member of the watch list for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation’s top receiver. He was named a team captain, started all 14 games and had 119 receptions
for 1,889 yards (15.87 avg.) with 14 TDs. He finished third in the nation in receptions per game (8.50) and second in receiving yards per game (134.93).
Salas’ 119 receptions rank first in Hawaii history, second in WAC annals and 11th in NCAA season history. His 1,889 receiving yards surpassed Ashley Lelie’s school and conference record (1,713, 2001)
and rank fourth in NCAA annals.
Salas earned first‐team all‐conference honors for the second time and was named a third‐team All‐American by the Associated Press. He was named Hawaii’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player for the
second time and was one of two recipients of the team’s Captain’s Award.
CAREER NOTES
Salas started 40‐of‐49 games at Hawaii…Caught 285 passes for 4,345 yards (15.25 avg.) with 26 TDs…Salas’ 285 career receptions rank third in Hawaii and Western Athletic Conference annals and tie for 15th in NCAA history…His 119 receptions in 2010 surpassed Davone Bess’ Hawaii record (108, 2007) and are topped only by Nate Burleson of Nevada‐Reno (138, 2002) on the WAC record chart, and place 11th in NCAA season annals…Broke Davone Bess’ Hawaii record for most receptions in a game (15 vs. Boise State in 2007) with 16 vs. New Mexico State in 2009…Salas’ 4,345 career receiving yards topped Jason Rivers’ Hawaii record (3,919, 2003‐04, 06‐07), rank third in WAC and tie for sixth in NCAA history…His 1,889 receiving yards in 2010 topped Ashley Lelie’s Hawaii and WAC record (1,713, 2001) and place fourth in NCAA season annals…His 1,590 receiving yards in 2009 place third on Hawaii’s record list, fifth in WAC history and 22nd in NCAA season annals…His 26 career TD receptions rank 14th in WAC history.
2010 SEASON
All‐American third‐team selection by The NFL Draft Report and the Associated Press…All‐Western Athletic Conference first‐team choice…Member of the watch list for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s top wide receiver…Named Hawaii’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player and was one of two recipients of the team’s Captain’s Award…The team captain started all 14 games, registering 119 receptions for 1,889 yards (15.87 avg.) with 14 TDs…Led the conference and placed third in the nation with 8.50 receptions per game…Led the conference and ranked second in the country with 134.93 receiving yards per game…Placed 12th in the conference in scoring (6.00 avg.), totaling 84 points…Finished sixth in the WAC and 30th nationally in all‐purpose yards per game (134.79)…His 119 receptions surpassed Davone Bess’ Hawaii record (108, 2007) and are topped only by Nate Burleson of
Nevada‐Reno (138, 2002) on the WAC record chart and place 11th in NCAA season annals…His 1,889 receiving yards topped Ashley Lelie’s Hawaii and WAC record (1,713,2001) and place fourth in NCAA season annals.
CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS
4.56 40‐yard dash (electronic)…1.58 10‐yard dash…2.66 20‐yard dash…4.10 20‐yard shuttle…11.21 60‐yard shuttle…6.65 three‐cone drill…37‐inch vertical jump…10’0” broad jump…Bench pressed 225 pounds
15 times…32‐inch arm length…9 1/4‐inch hands…75 1/4‐inch wingspan.
