In 2006 Salas redshirted and the following season, 2007, he played in eight games at wideout and posted three catches for 35 yards and one touchdown.

His 1,675 were the most of any receiver during the NCAA regular season and 10 yards more than 2nd place Justin Blackmon.

He was a semi-finalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's top receiver and was First-team All-WAC for the second consecutive season.

Salas was released by the Patriots on September 18, 2012, but re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later.

On November 17, 2012, Salas was called up to the active roster of the Patriots after veteran Deion Branch was waived.

The Eagles cut WR Mardy Gilyard to clear a roster spot for Salas.

[9] On September 15, 2016, Salas scored his first career receiving touchdown, a 71-yard reception against the New York Jets.