Elijah Sarratt
Baltimore RavensOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
James Madison · Sun Belt
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 80 | 80 | 1,141 | 7 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 | 57 | 52 | 946 | 7 | 31 |
| 2025 | 13 | 86 | 61 | 785 | 13 | 11 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Indiana · 2026 draft class
Elijah Sarratt started his journey at Saint Francis (Pa.) where he burst onto the scene as an FCS Freshman All-American, hauling in 42 receptions for 700 yards and tying the program record with 13 touchdowns. His trajectory continued upward at James Madison, where he exploded for 82 catches, 1,191 yards and eight scores as a sophomore. After transferring to Indiana for his junior season, Sarratt became the centerpiece of a revitalized Hoosiers passing attack that helped propel the team to an 11-2 record and playoff appearance. What stands out about Sarratt's 2024 campaign wasn't just the production (53 catches, 957 yards, 8 TDs), but the consistency and clutch performances. He recorded four 100+ yard games, including a record-setting 165-yard performance against Purdue in the Old Oaken Bucket rivalry. His ability to move the chains was remarkable - 43 of his 53 receptions went for first downs or touchdowns. Despite playing for three different schools in three years, Sarratt has caught at least one pass in all 37 career games. Heading into 2025, Sarratt has already established himself among the elite receivers in college football. His career numbers - 177 receptions, 2,847 yards, and 29 touchdowns - place him at the top of the FBS junior class. He's collected all-conference honors in each of his three collegiate seasons. The well-traveled wideout now works with quarterback Fernando Mendoza in his senior season, earning the nickname "Waffle House" among teammates for his reliable "always open" trait.
Strengths
- Exceptional hands catcher who plucks the ball away from his frame with natural confidence - consistently shows up repeatedly on critical third downs when the ball has to be thrown into tight windows
- Outstanding body control allows him to make impressive adjustments to the ball in flight
- twisting mid-air while maintaining positioning against defenders
- Absolute monster on intermediate routes - knows exactly where the sticks are and possesses that sixth sense for finding soft spots in zone coverage
- Deceptively effective deep threat despite average timed speed - shows superb tracking ability and timing on contested catches downfield
- Chains mover extraordinaire - converted 43 of 53 catches into first downs or touchdowns in 2024
- displaying unique feel for spacing and leverage against defenders
- Crafty route runner who sets up defenders with subtle head fakes and shoulder dips - creates separation through technique rather than pure athleticism
- Brings that dog mentality to the blocking game - consistently willing to get physical in the run game and shows good technique in sustaining blocks on the perimeter
- Championship pedigree with production across all levels of competition - proven ability to adapt quickly to new offenses and still produce at high level
Concerns
- Limited long speed caps his ceiling as a vertical threat at the next level - won't consistently take the top off NFL defenses
- Needs to expand his route tree beyond comfort zones - currently relies heavily on slants
- curls
- comebacks and go routes without much nuance on in-breaking patterns
- Run blocking effectiveness is inconsistent despite willingness - shows technical issues that need refinement before facing NFL edge defenders
- Lacks elite burst off the line - can struggle to beat press coverage against longer
- more physical corners who can match his play strength at the release
- Post-catch dynamism is merely adequate - won't create many explosive plays after the catch through broken tackles or elusive open-field movement
Honors
FCS Freshman All-American; First Team All-Northeast Conference (2022); First Team All-Sun Belt (2023); Third Team All-Big Ten (2024); All-conference honors in all three collegiate seasons