The Baltimore Ravens have OTA practices happening on several days, with them ending on June 4. This is a chance for players to get on the practice field and get some reps in before mandatory minicamp starts on June 9, before returning in July for training camp.
Even though pads aren't being thrown on, it doesn't mean that players can't stand out. The Ravens receiver room behind Zay Flowers seems to have some questions, and that bodes well for rookie receiver Elijah Sarratt.
With strong OTA performances, Sarratt can springboard up the depth chart. And it sounds like he's forcing that issue after a great outing on Tuesday. Devontez Walker and Rashod Bateman may be ahead of Sarratt, but that may not last long.
Elijah Sarratt could climb Baltimore Ravens depth chart after OTAs
Bateman played in 69 percent of Baltimore's offensive snaps in 2025, but he didn't play well in those outings. He finished with 19 catches and 224 receiving yards, which were his lowest marks since 2022. That's less than ideal after he got a three-year, $36.75 million extension in June 2025.
Meanwhile, Devontez Walker played in 24 percent of the offensive plays, logging six grabs for 136 yards and three scores. This team saw DeAndre Hopkins and Isaiah Likely leave in free agency, which frees up 76 total targets.
The Ravens clearly didn't like what the WR room looked like, leading them to draft Sarratt and Ja'Kobi Lane. But Sarratt is a player who can carve out a role for himself in 2026. Even though Sarratt isn't a fast or twitchy receiver, he makes up for it with his reliable hands and versatile release package.
Last season for the Indiana Hoosiers, Sarratt was leaned on in the biggest moments and consistently succeeded. The Athletic's Dane Brugler revealed that last year, 76 percent of his receptions went for a first down or touchdown. He finished the season with 65 catches for 830 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.
And his touchdown production wasn't an outlier, as he finished his college career with 44 receiving touchdowns. While there's room to grow in his route three, Sarratt stands at 6-foot-2 and could provide Lamar Jackson with a sure-handed receiver whom he could lean on on third down and in the red zone.
Even though pads don't come in OTAs, showcasing to the staff that you can create separation, be sure-handed, and make plays in practice can't be overlooked. The Ravens know they need more from their receiver room in 2026. If the rookie stands out in practice, he will go into the summer with a real shot at turning this depth chart upside down and creating a spot for himself immediately. A strong outing in OTA can have a positive impact on Sarratt.
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