Instant Reactions to the Ravens drafting Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt at No. 115

TL;DR

The Baltimore Ravens selected Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt with the No. 115 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Reactions highlight concerns about the team's strategy in balancing their wide receiver depth.

Key points

Ravens selected Elijah Sarratt with the No. 115 pick
Concerns about the team's wide receiver depth strategy
Shift in offensive strategy under new coordinator Declan Doyle

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Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) against the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Baltimore Ravens have selected Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt with the No. 115 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: I’m a fan of Sarratt as a possession receiver and a red zone threat, but it begs the question of what the plan is for the division of labor in the receiver room now. They go back-to-back wideouts and now have to balance their two rookies with Zay, Bate, Tez and LaJohntay. This feels like it could have been a standalone pick while they used 80 on addressing one of their other positions of need, so while I like the player, I’m not liking the strategy so far. **— Kevin McNelis** It’s interesting to see the Ravens double up on wide receiver on consecutive picks. It appears that the days of heavy personnel may be behind us for Baltimore’s offense as new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle now has a slew of wide receivers in the cupboard with a lack of depth at tight end. Elijah Sarratt is another big-bodied wide receiver with contested-catch ability, which appears to be a focus for Eric DeCosta this draft. **— Dustin Cox** The Ravens seem to be turning the page on their heavy personnel offense under Declan Doyle. By taking Elijah Sarratt and Ja’Kobi Lane, the Ravens now have two of the premier jump ball/contested catch receivers in the draft. Much like they’ve historically done with tight ends, it seems like the Ravens are banking on one of Sarratt or Lane to develop into a star for them. **— Stephen Bopst** Eric DeCosta’s decision to double-dip at wide receiver is surprising. The Ravens still have yet to draft a center, defensive tackle, or tight end through four rounds. They are likely banking on their scouting chops to find diamonds in the rough at these positions in Round 5. It would have been ideal to use either their third or fourth round pick to address these areas, though. While the strategy is questionable, Elijah Sarratt is at least an intriguing mid-round prospect. Like Ja’Kobi Lane, he profiles as a big-bodied wideout with contested catch ability but needs refinement as a separator and all-around receiver. One could argue that Sarratt is actually the more well-rounded player right now despite being drafted a round later than Lane. **— Frank Platko**

Q&A

Why did the Ravens draft Elijah Sarratt at No. 115?

The Ravens drafted Elijah Sarratt to enhance their wide receiver corps, focusing on his contested-catch ability as a possession receiver.

What are the implications of the Ravens drafting two wide receivers in a row?

Drafting two wide receivers consecutively suggests a shift in the Ravens' offensive strategy under new coordinator Declan Doyle, moving away from heavy personnel formations.

What positions have the Ravens not addressed in the 2026 NFL Draft so far?

The Ravens have yet to draft a center, defensive tackle, or tight end through the first four rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.