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Former St. Francis WR Elijah Sarratt taken by Ravens with 115th pick
- Story byThe Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.
- Former St. Francis WR Elijah Sarratt taken by Ravens with 115th pick
PITTSBURGH – Indiana University wide receiver Elijah Sarratt was taken in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens Saturday as the former St. Francis Univeristy wideout was selected with the 115th overall pick.
Sarratt played at Football Championship Subdivision member St. Francis in 2022. He ran a 4.53 in the 40-yard dash at Indiana's pro day.
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A 6-foot-2 1/2, 210-pound wide receiver from Stafford, Virginia, Sarratt played at powerhouse St. Frances Academy in Baltimore during his prep career. As a freshman at St. Francis, Sarratt burst onto the scene and collected 35 receptions for 504 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022. He earned a spot on the Northeast Conference first team and was a freshman All-American at the Football Championship Subdivision.
Sarratt entered the transfer portal and landed at FCS member James Madison University, coached by Curt Cignetti. The Virginia native compiled 82 grabs for 1,191 yards and eight scores in 2023 with the Dukes. He was named to the Sun Belt Conference first team.
In late November 2023, Cignetti was hired at Indiana. Thirteen players followed Cignetti to Indiana, including Sarratt. The receiver totaled 53 catches for 957 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024. He was named to the Big Ten third team.
In 2025, Sarratt played with California transfer and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza at quarterback. Sarratt totaled 65 receptions for 830 yards and 15 scores. He snagged three touchdowns against Kennesaw State Sept. 6, and scored twice against Illinois, Michigan State and Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
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Sarratt totaled seven catches for 75 yards and two scores in a Jan. 9 win over Oregon, Indiana's second victory this season over the Ducks.
Sarratt was named to the 2025 Big Ten second team. He caught the 49-yard game-winning touchdown pass in a 20-15 win Sept. 27 at Iowa.
Indiana (16-0) beat Miami 27-21 to win its first College Football Playoff title in January.
In four college seasons, Sarratt posted 235 receptions for 3,482 yards and 42 touchdowns.
