2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

18 - GREG SALAS
Wide Receiver Hawaii Chino, Calif.
Year: 5 Ht: 6-2 Wt: 214 Born: 8/25/88
Draft: ‘11, R4 (112)-Stl Acquired: UFA-NYJ ‘15
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent on May 13, 2015.
‣ ¾ Signed by the New York Jets from the Eagles practice squad on October 15, 2013.
‣ ¾ Re-signed by the Eagles to the practice squad on September 1, 2013.
‣ ¾ Released by the Eagles on August 31, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent on November 23, 2012.
‣ ¾ Released by the Patriots on November 22, 2012.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Patriots to the active roster from the practice squad on November 17, 2012.
‣ ¾ Re-signed by the Patriots to the practice squad on September 20, 2012.
‣ ¾ Released by the Patriots on September 9, 2012.
‣ ¾ Traded to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2015 draft selection on September 1, 2012.
‣ ¾ Drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.
PRO
Fifth-year wideout who joins the Lions receiving corps as a free agent in 2015 after previous stints with the St. Louis Rams,
New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets. In 25 career games (two starts), has totaled 43 receptions
for 574 yards, as well as two carries for 28 yards and one touchdown.
2014: Played in a career-high 10 games (two starts) with the Jets in 2014, finishing with eight receptions for 167 yards.
Also carried the ball once for 20 yards and a score.
‣ ¾ Started his first career game at San Diego (10/5) and finished the game with two receptions for 12 yards.
‣ ¾ Scored his first career NFL touchdown on a 20-yard carry in Week 13 vs. Miami (12/1).
COLLEGE
Concluded his collegiate career at Hawaii ranked first on the school’s all-time list for receiving yards (4,345) and third in
receptions (285). In four seasons with the Warriors, started 40-of-49 games and totaled 26 receiving touchdowns. His 4,345
receiving yards ranked third in WAC history and sixth in the NCAA record books.
‣ ¾ As a senior, named an All-American third team selection by multiple outlets after racking up 119 catches for 1,889 yards
and 14 touchdowns. His 119 receptions surpassed Davone Bess’ Hawaii record (108 receptions in 2007) and ranked
second in WAC history.
PERSONAL
Was an all-league selection as a defensive back and wide receiver at Chino (Calif.) High School where he also lettered in
track and field.
‣ ¾ Graduated from Hawaii with a degree in sociology.
‣ ¾ Son of Teri Maldonado and Mark Salas.
SALAS’ SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Receptions:................................................................................8 at GB 10/16/11
Receiving Yards:.................................................................... 77 at GB 10/16/11
Long Reception:..................................................................... 51 vs. Chi 9/22/14
Rushing Attempts:...........................................1 (twice) Last vs. Mia 12/1/14
Rushing Yards:....................................................................... 20 vs. Mia 12/1/14
Long Rush: ........................................................................... 20t vs. Mia 12/1/14
Rushing Touchdowns:............................................................ 1 vs. Mia 12/1/14
SALAS’ CAREER STATISTICS
RECEIVING
RUSHING
Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2011 Stl 6 0 27 264 9.8 21 0 1 8 8.0 8 0
2012 NE 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2013 NYJ 8 0 8 143 17.9 44 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2014 NYJ 10 2 8 167 20.9 51 0 1 20 20.0 20t 1
Totals 25 2 43 574 13.3 51.0 0 2 28 14.0 20t 1
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