Overview
- Salmon announced his pledge to Washington State for the 2026 season at tight end, sharing his commitment on social media.
- He previously played professional basketball in New Zealand and Australia from 2022 to 2024 and had not competed in organized American football before 2024.
- His transition included selection to the NFL’s International Player Pathway and roughly 10 weeks of tight end training at IMG Academy in Florida.
- He attended the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2025 minicamp without signing a contract, then was granted four years of Division I eligibility by the NCAA in October 2025.
- Washington State beat out interest from multiple Power 4 programs, with coaches drawn to his size and athletic profile, including a reported 4.63-second 40-yard dash.