Elijah Sarratt

NFL Draft Profile: Elijah Sarratt

Position: Wide Receiver | School: Indiana (via James Madison/St. Francis) | Class: Senior

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 213 lbs | Archetype: Physical / Route Runner

College Career Summary

Elijah Sarratt is the ultimate "climber" in college football. He began his career at St. Francis (PA) at the FCS level, dominated, and moved up to James Madison (G5), where he became an All-Sun Belt performer. In 2024, he followed coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana, immediately becoming an All-Big Ten weapon.

His 2025 season was a masterclass in efficiency and red-zone dominance. Sarratt developed instant chemistry with new QB Fernando Mendoza, leading the Hoosiers in receiving touchdowns and serving as the focal point of a historically potent Indiana offense. Before a hamstring injury slowed his late-season production, Sarratt held the nation’s longest active reception streak at 46 consecutive games. He is widely regarded as one of the most reliable "big-bodied" receivers in the 2026 class.

Career Stats Highlights

• Receptions: 228 | Receiving Yards: 3,535 | TDs: 41

• 2025 Regular Season Stats: 51 Rec, 687 Yds, 12 TD

• Drops: Only 3 in 2025 (exceptional reliability across 4+ years).

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs FIU	2 / 12 / 1	B	Low volume but secured a critical goal-line TD.
2	vs Kennesaw St	6 / 98 / 3	A+	The Apex. Total mismatch; exploited size in the red zone.
4	@ Charlotte	4 / 54 / 0	B+	Physical presence; converted three 3rd downs.
5	@ Maryland	0 / 0 / 0	F	Effectively neutralized; first game without a catch in years.
6	@ Iowa	7 / 156 / 1	A+	Dominant against an elite secondary; 49-yard TD.
7	@ Oregon	8 / 121 / 1	A	Showed he could compete with top-tier NFL-caliber speed.
8	vs Michigan St	4 / 70 / 2	A	Two clutch scores; back-shoulder fade mastery.
9	vs UCLA	2 / 5 / 1	B-	Limited yards but found the end zone; tough coverage.
10	@ Penn State	DNP	N/A	Out with a hamstring injury.
11	vs Wisconsin	DNP	N/A	Out with a hamstring injury.
12	@ Purdue	3 / 41 / 1	B	Return from injury; looked a bit sluggish but scored.
13	@ Ohio State	3 / 37 / 1	B	Battled against R1 corners; tough-fought red zone TD.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Leadership: Vocal leader who demanded "championship reps" from teammates in the weight room.

• Mental Toughness: Faced three different levels of CFB (FCS to Big Ten) and dominated at each.

• Competitor: A "gamer" who lives for the back-shoulder throw and high-traffic catches.

• Team Player: Elite run-blocker; consistently sacrifices his body to spring RBs.

• Star Power: High. He is the player the defense must find in every red-zone situation.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 91/100

• Height/Weight: 6'2", 213 lbs. (Exceeds 6'0"/200lb targets; pro-ready build).

• Stamina: High; despite his size, he rarely looks gassed during 10-play drives.

• Durability: Generally reliable until the late-season 2025 hamstring issue.

• Injury History: Hamstring (2025) is the only significant mark; scouts will check his recovery.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Catching: Elite. Vacuum hands; incredibly low drop rate throughout his four-year career.

• Route Running: Highly nuanced; uses his frame to shield defenders at the break point.

• Body Control: Strength. Incredible at tracking back-shoulder throws and "finding the floor."

• Separation: Wins through technicality and strength rather than pure suddenness.

• Release: Efficient; strong hands allow him to discard press coverage effortlessly.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 84/100

• Speed: 4.54 (Estimated). Not a burner, but has "functional" game speed.

• Agility: Solid; makes sharp cuts on digs and curls.

• Jumping: Excellent verticality; a "contested-catch machine" above the rim.

• Acceleration: Adequate; reaches top speed quickly for his size.

• Break Tackle: Uses low center of gravity to plow through smaller DBs.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Awareness: Elite understanding of defensive leverage and "soft spots" in zone.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Protypical NFL "X" receiver frame; elite contested-catch rate (>50%); natural hands and ball-tracking; high-level run blocking; consistent production across multiple systems and levels.

• Weaknesses: Lacks top-end vertical separation; lateral twitch is average; hamstring injury at the end of 2025 needs medical vetting.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal X-Receiver in a West Coast or Power-Spread system (e.g., Lions, Browns, Cowboys).

• NFL Comparison: Nico Collins / Josh Reynolds.

Scout's Final Word

"Elijah Sarratt is the type of player every NFL coach wants in the huddle. He’s a blue-collar receiver who won't complain if he has to block for 50 snaps, but he will catch the game-winning TD on a back-shoulder fade on the 51st. His transition from FCS to the Big Ten was seamless, proving his talent is universal. He might not be a '4.3 speed' guy, but he’s a 10-year pro. Projected: Round 3."