When you look at the Baltimore Ravens’ passing game in 2026, it’s hard to ignore the important role that the rookies will play. After a lackluster 2025 and an offseason that saw both backup tight ends depart, something needs to change. That something could be rookie production.
Specifically, it’s the wide receivers, Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt, who should see a good number of reps this season. Head coach Jesse Minter has said that at least one of them is expected to have a major opportunity. Which one that’ll be remains to be seen, but based on recent comments, fans should be buzzing about Sarratt's potential.
In an interview on The Lounge Podcast with Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, Sarratt spoke about his attitude entering his rookie campaign. He has a “shoot for the stars” mentality, not just in terms of personal goals, but team goals.
“I always shoot for the stars. I want to be the best player I can be,” Sarratt said. “If I can go out there and be an All-Pro, glory to God. That’s my mindset. That’s how I work every single time…For me, day by day, continue to get better and then we’ll go from there. I just wanna win games. Win as many games as we can.”
Baltimore Ravens rookie WR Elijah Sarratt is bringing sky-high expectations for himself
Of course, every player is going to hold themselves to sky-high expectations. They wouldn’t be in the NFL otherwise. It’s a necessity if you’re going to even make it to the professional level. However, the way Elijah Sarratt put it into words, it’s hard not to get excited about what the future could hold for the fourth-round rookie. I mean, an All-Pro wide receiver? That's unheard of in Charm City.
The Ravens have never had a wide receiver make an All-Pro team in their 30-year history. In fact, before Zay Flowers started taking over, they hadn’t had a player make the Pro Bowl as a wide receiver. It’s been really bad. Luckily, Flowers is starting to change that narrative by earning back-to-back Pro Bowl nods, and after drafting two wideouts relatively early in the 2026 NFL Draft, Baltimore is clearly looking to build a formidable arsenal of weapons around Lamar Jackson.
Could Sarratt be that guy? Well, judging by what we’ve seen from him this offseason, he’s showing signs of being a starter. Of course, it’s wayyyy too early to tell if he will reach an All-Pro level. Heck, even just becoming a strong option behind Flowers would make it a home-run pick. With Sarratt’s mentality, though, he could achieve much more than that.
In addition to having that confidence, Sarratt is an alpha dog on the field. He dominates with physicality, which was shown through this highlight reel catch at minicamp.
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 9, 2026
That clip shows the type of player that Jackson hasn’t truly had by his side in his career. At least not one who is consistently on the field and making plays. If Sarratt can replicate plays like that again and again, it’s going to be hard for Jackson to pass on him when going through his progressions. The Indiana product proved in college that even when covered, he’s open. It looks like he’s starting to prove that in the NFL, too.
And even if a starting role isn’t in the cards for Sarratt in year one, he’s ready to do whatever it takes to contribute to a winning formula. He’s got the talent; he just needs to continue riding the wave and take strides each day. The possibilities of what he could become are very intriguing.
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