Greg Salas of Hawaii ~ 6.1/205
"A long, well-put-together wideout who looks a lot more physically imposing than his frame would indicate. Isn't real explosive off the football and it takes him a bit to get into his routes. Isn't real shifty or sudden off the line, either, and works nearly exclusively out of the slot.
Doesn't strike me as a guy who is ever going to consistently get off press on the outside at the next level. However, he does do a nice job being physical down the field and in and out of his breaks. Likes contact and possesses good strength and body control, knows how to knock corners off balance in tight areas and quickly change direction and separate underneath.
Exhibits a real savvy to his game, knows how to set up routes, change speeds and use his big frame to gain a step and box corners from the football. Isn't a real explosive route runner, but showcases good body control and does a great job bringing his routes back toward the football on sharply breaking routes, limiting the angle for the cornerback to make a play on the throw.
Displays good ball skills and awareness down the field. Isn't a guy who will ever outrun anyone, but picks up speed as he goes, locates the football quickly and is fearless when asked to go up and make a play. Also, has some toughness to his game after the catch, works hard, gets up the field quickly and is a bit more shifty than given credit for.
Impression: A nice-sized wideout with good ball skills, body control and savvy as a route runner. Isn't ever going to be a legit starting caliber guy on the outside. But as a potential big slot guy who can work the middle and move the chains, the guy certainly has a good chance to make an NFL roster."
Doesn't strike me as a guy who is ever going to consistently get off press on the outside at the next level. However, he does do a nice job being physical down the field and in and out of his breaks. Likes contact and possesses good strength and body control, knows how to knock corners off balance in tight areas and quickly change direction and separate underneath.
Exhibits a real savvy to his game, knows how to set up routes, change speeds and use his big frame to gain a step and box corners from the football. Isn't a real explosive route runner, but showcases good body control and does a great job bringing his routes back toward the football on sharply breaking routes, limiting the angle for the cornerback to make a play on the throw.
Displays good ball skills and awareness down the field. Isn't a guy who will ever outrun anyone, but picks up speed as he goes, locates the football quickly and is fearless when asked to go up and make a play. Also, has some toughness to his game after the catch, works hard, gets up the field quickly and is a bit more shifty than given credit for.
Impression: A nice-sized wideout with good ball skills, body control and savvy as a route runner. Isn't ever going to be a legit starting caliber guy on the outside. But as a potential big slot guy who can work the middle and move the chains, the guy certainly has a good chance to make an NFL roster."
"Salas projects as a fourth- or fifth-round NFL talent on film, but could rise up draft boards rapidly if scouts become convinced that he can run NFL routes and beat press coverage. Otherwise, he looks to be a solid, sure-handed contributor from the slot with some playmaking ability after the catch.
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Positives: Tall receiver with long arms and muscular physique. Catches the ball away from his body regardless of whether he's facing the quarterback or being led to the ball. Nice concentration to look the ball into his hands before turning upfield. Fearless competitor who maintains balance through contact to snatch the ball away from defenders in a crowd. Adjusts his body in mid-air to get his hands around and secure catches on balls thrown errantly to his back shoulder or behind him. Can really turn the burners on after the catch, displaying a nice second gear to pull away from defenders giving chase. Sees the whole field when running with the football, directing and anticipating blocks. Physical after the catch and able to extend plays by dragging defenders and bouncing off would-be tacklers. Knack for finding holes in zone coverage.
Negatives: Mostly played from the slot in college, rarely facing press coverage. Doesn't possess a quick first step off the line, and takes a while to get up to top speed. Has the size and toughness to get physical with defenders and create space early in his routes, but seems to avoid contact and rely solely on his feet to separate. Telegraphs his routes by taking a long, delayed stride just before making a cut. Slows down into cuts, allowing defenders to recover and close on the ball. Questions as to whether or not he can effectively run assigned NFL routes, after being free to improvise quite a bit in Hawaii's hybrid Pistol/Run and Shoot offense."
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Positives: Tall receiver with long arms and muscular physique. Catches the ball away from his body regardless of whether he's facing the quarterback or being led to the ball. Nice concentration to look the ball into his hands before turning upfield. Fearless competitor who maintains balance through contact to snatch the ball away from defenders in a crowd. Adjusts his body in mid-air to get his hands around and secure catches on balls thrown errantly to his back shoulder or behind him. Can really turn the burners on after the catch, displaying a nice second gear to pull away from defenders giving chase. Sees the whole field when running with the football, directing and anticipating blocks. Physical after the catch and able to extend plays by dragging defenders and bouncing off would-be tacklers. Knack for finding holes in zone coverage.
Negatives: Mostly played from the slot in college, rarely facing press coverage. Doesn't possess a quick first step off the line, and takes a while to get up to top speed. Has the size and toughness to get physical with defenders and create space early in his routes, but seems to avoid contact and rely solely on his feet to separate. Telegraphs his routes by taking a long, delayed stride just before making a cut. Slows down into cuts, allowing defenders to recover and close on the ball. Questions as to whether or not he can effectively run assigned NFL routes, after being free to improvise quite a bit in Hawaii's hybrid Pistol/Run and Shoot offense."
"Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference and all-American honors the past two seasons. Totals last year included 119/1889/14 after he had 106/1590/8 as a junior. Sophomore totals of 2008 included 57/831/3.
Positive: Strong, reliable receiver who is one of the top possession receivers available. Fluid releasing off the line, quickly gets into routes, and stays low on exit, coming back to the ball. Extends his hands, adjusts to the errant throw, and makes the difficult catch with defenders draped on him. Immediately transitions from making the catch to running after the reception. Plays smart football, comes back into the open space of the defense, and makes himself an available target. Has reliable hands with terrific focus and concentration. Effective running after the reception, making defenders miss in the open field and keeping plays inbounds to pick up yardage. Gives effort blocking downfield.
Negative: More quick than fast and does not have the speed or ability to run to the long throw. Occasionally takes his eyes off the ball.
Analysis: Salas has been a productive receiver the past three years and showed the ability to be dominant with regularity. He possesses the skills to be a third receiver at the next level and would do well in a variety of systems as an underneath receiver."
Positive: Strong, reliable receiver who is one of the top possession receivers available. Fluid releasing off the line, quickly gets into routes, and stays low on exit, coming back to the ball. Extends his hands, adjusts to the errant throw, and makes the difficult catch with defenders draped on him. Immediately transitions from making the catch to running after the reception. Plays smart football, comes back into the open space of the defense, and makes himself an available target. Has reliable hands with terrific focus and concentration. Effective running after the reception, making defenders miss in the open field and keeping plays inbounds to pick up yardage. Gives effort blocking downfield.
Negative: More quick than fast and does not have the speed or ability to run to the long throw. Occasionally takes his eyes off the ball.
Analysis: Salas has been a productive receiver the past three years and showed the ability to be dominant with regularity. He possesses the skills to be a third receiver at the next level and would do well in a variety of systems as an underneath receiver."
"Positives: Steady hands, reliable, catches the ball away from his body... Catches everything that he is supposed to... Solid route runner, cuts well at the top of the stem... Intelligent player, understands his routes and how to get separation despite not being the fastest player on the field... Good runner after the catch, creative in the open field and can make a big play out of nothing... Great body control, adjusts well to poorly thrown balls... Crazy production at Hawaii, has accumulated 225 receptions for 3479 yards and 26 touchdowns over the past two years... Consistent performer, only had one game in 2010 with under 60 yards (against Boise State)... Fearless receiver, will work the middle of the field and is not afraid of getting hit.
Negatives: Below-average speed, doesn't have an explosive second gear... Has a difficult time gaining separation down the field... Physical corners have been a tough matchup for him, gets knocked off his routes when corners get their hands into his chest... Marginal run blocker, simply doesn't have the strength to push people around... Statistics are inflated due to playing in Hawaii's spread offense."
Negatives: Below-average speed, doesn't have an explosive second gear... Has a difficult time gaining separation down the field... Physical corners have been a tough matchup for him, gets knocked off his routes when corners get their hands into his chest... Marginal run blocker, simply doesn't have the strength to push people around... Statistics are inflated due to playing in Hawaii's spread offense."
"Overview: Record-setting WR who was a 3rd Team All-American, Biletnekoff semifinalist and two-time WAC first-team selection. Among leaders in NCAA in catches per game at 8.2 and yards per game at 128.9. Has developed good work habits in the weight room and built himself to a solid 210 pounds.
Strengths: Salas works to set-up his routes and makes good reads - he can find the opening in the zone. He is able to adjust to balls thrown outside his frame and will work his way back to the QB when needed. Willing to go across the middle and make contested catches. Solid downfield blocker who can maintain position. Good durability and exceptional production.
Weaknesses: Has shown a tendency to 'round-off' his routes and can be re-routed on his release. Not quick, but can develop speed downfield as he runs. Lacks the burst necessary to separate cleanly at the next level. While willing to catch in traffic, he has not shown consistent ability to make difficult catches.
Projection: 5th round"
Strengths: Salas works to set-up his routes and makes good reads - he can find the opening in the zone. He is able to adjust to balls thrown outside his frame and will work his way back to the QB when needed. Willing to go across the middle and make contested catches. Solid downfield blocker who can maintain position. Good durability and exceptional production.
Weaknesses: Has shown a tendency to 'round-off' his routes and can be re-routed on his release. Not quick, but can develop speed downfield as he runs. Lacks the burst necessary to separate cleanly at the next level. While willing to catch in traffic, he has not shown consistent ability to make difficult catches.
Projection: 5th round"
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Greg Salas
Greg Salas looks like a Late Rounder at this point, but one who brings a great motor an exceptional Blocking.
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