Derek Salas '14 Recruiting Profile

Ever since I was a little kid I dreamed of playing college football. Now, I want to make this dream a reality as I believe I have established the following qualities: I am a very hard worker, respectful, have the qualities of a team captain just as I was this year, a leader on and off the field and lead by example, very respectful in the classroom whereas no one would have to worry about my behavior, and have discipline and the will to learn from anyone trying to help me. I feel I am more of a pro style quarterback who likes to throw the football but I can also rollout and throw on the run. I want a school that would fit me and my skills so that I am able to help their program to the best of my ability and in the process help myself both academically and athletically. If a college sees me differently, I would not mind using my athletic abilities to adjust to their system. I feel as an athlete, I can also play WR, DB and Punt. Academics are also very important to me, as I currently carry a 3.9 GPA. I want to earn a degree in either Marine Biology or Sports Medicine. My ultimate goal within Marine Biology would be to work with dolphins at Sea World because of my love for animals, and in Sports Medicine my goal would be to become an athletic trainer in order to stay involved in my passion for sports. I am the oldest of four children and an athletic and academic scholarship would really help and allow my parents to send all their children to schools that fit our needs and wants. My goal in playing college football is to play at the highest level possible. My dad played on a football scholarship at an NAIA college and it worked out for him as he was able to use football as a tool to earn a degree in teaching. In choosing my college, I will make my decision based on what is best for me and the university. Ultimately within my playing experience, I feel I am a team first player and I put my trust in my work ethic, abilities and coaches decisions to play me in the way which gives the team the best chances to be successful. I eventually want to earn the opportunity to become a college football recruit and not just a prospect, I want people to know about me.