Greg Salas

Some of my fondest memories of college fantasy football involve watching Hawaii kick off games at midnight on the East Coast and falling asleep on the couch at halftime. I would wake up around 6 AM and immediately go to the box score to see who won the game and how my players performed. The Rainbows’ run-and-shoot offense always provided fireworks, and a member of the team could yield the late-night hammer to secure a fantasy victory. While numerous Hawaii receivers impacted fantasy rosters and outcomes, none reached the peak performance of Greg Salas, whose college career left a lasting legacy.

At 6-2 and 219 pounds, Salas played the slot position in the run-and-shoot and took off as a sophomore in 2008. In 14 games, he recorded 831 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns on 57 catches for the Rainbows. He led the team in receiving yards and caught a pass in every game. As a junior, Salas ascended to new heights. He caught 106 passes for 1,590 yards and 8 scores. In the nation, he finished fourth in receiving yards per game at 122 and sixth in receptions per game with 8.15. His awards, including All-WAC First Team and Phil Steele All-American Fourth Team, highlight his impact in college fantasy football history. 

As a senior in 2010, Salas earned All-American Third Team (AP), picked All-WAC First Team, and was named a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist. He established single-season school records for receptions (119) and receiving yards (1,889) while scoring 14 times. He finished second in the country in receiving yards per game (135) and third in receptions per game (8.5). The numbers are just mind-blogging—last year, Makai Lemon won the Biletnikoff Award with 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 scores. Over 15 years after leaving campus, Salas still stands atop the all-time receiving list at Hawaii with 4,345 yards and third with 285 catches. His recognition in the College Fantasy Football Hall of Fame underscores his lasting influence and respect among CFF enthusiasts.

- John Laub