With the Baltimore Ravens turning the page to minicamp, the intensity is ramping up. While live contact still isn’t permitted, the stakes are getting higher as they inch closer to training camp.
For Baltimore’s rookie class, this is the final test before the pads go on. They’re looking to make the most of every opportunity, and if they do, they could move up the depth chart. With several rookies already showing out, there’s no shortage of competition.
On Tuesday, day one of the Ravens’ minicamp took place, and it was a rookie who may have had the highlight of the day. Elijah Sarratt was on the receiving end of what is being called Lamar Jackson’s longest passing attempt of the offseason.
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 9, 2026
Sarratt’s ability to catch that ball through contact there shows exactly why he was drafted. He is undoubtedly forcing his way into the starter conversation.
Baltimore Ravens rookie WR is quickly becoming a name to watch at minicamp
Elijah Sarratt has been in the midst of a competitive wide receiver battle this offseason. The Ravens currently have Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman leading the room, but that third spot could be up for grabs. Although Devontez Walker might have the edge with his experience and knack for big plays, it might be a rookie knocking down that door.
Will it be Ja’Kobi Lane or Sarratt? Lane might have the draft pedigree as a third-round pick, but Sarratt might be putting on the better performances this offseason. Sure, both have done well, but the Indiana product is consistently standing out. He did that at OTAs and continued that trend on the first day of minicamp.
It also helps that head coach Jesse Minter believes that at least one of the rookie wide receivers could be in for a major role in their rookie seasons. Of course, he hasn’t leaned one way or the other yet, but he is clearly intrigued by what they bring to the table. And after what he showed on Tuesday, Sarratt might be making himself impossible to ignore. That highlight was definitely a statement play.
Now, there’s a lot more that Sarratt will need to showcase. A couple of highlight reel moments aren’t going to win him a starting spot. It’s about being consistent. That’s especially true for rookies. They need to keep at it and avoid the dreaded rookie wall.
The young wideout has definitely hit the ground running, and there’s about a month's worth of good outings thus far. However, he’ll need to keep his foot on the accelerator and kick that starting door down. If he can stay hot when the team moves into training camp and preseason action, then he should be in a great spot come time to order the depth chart.
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