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Fantasy Football | Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook: Elijah Sarratt
Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Elijah Sarratt
Sarratt landing in Baltimore makes for a fascinating fit for fantasy purposes. The Ravens will have a new look on offense with Declan Doyle taking over as offensive coordinator, and I expect Lamar Jackson to see an uptick in pass attempts. Baltimore took Ja’kobi Lane in the 3rd Round, but Sarratt may actually be the more pro-ready of the two. A disciplined route runner who is also a good run blocker, Sarratt does a good job of disguising his routes. He is physical at the catch point, and he has a knack for making tough catches. Because of draft capital and the perception of the Ravens’ passing attack, Sarratt is going to fall a bit in rookie drafts, but I think there is potential for him to be one of the better values in this receiver class.
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DBro’s NFL Draft Scouting Report & Player Comp: Elijah Sarratt
Scouting report:
- Sarratt has average burst and long speed but a quick first step off the line. It allows him to earn quick separation off the line, but corners can recover during the route with Sarratt lacking the raw speed to maintain his early cushion. Physical corners and ones with speed can hang with him, which is a worry about his separation skills translating to the NFL.
- Sarratt profiles best as a supporting perimeter possession receiver, or he could move inside as a power slot. He lacks the raw speed to separate consistently with vertical routes, but he has the catch point strength and body control to win at the catch point and with back shoulder throws. His downfield ball tracking is solid. Sarratt finished college with a 60% contested catch rate.
- His lateral agility at the line and the top of his stems, combined with his size, allows him to win on in-breaking routes. He lacks the short-area burst to be utilized on double moves.
- Sarratt’s athleticism could cap his ceiling and usage as a player. He’s not a dynamic YAC/RAC threat. He has the upper-body strength to break some tackles, but lacks the immediate burst and speed to offer a ton after the catch. He has 13 missed tackles across his last two collegiate seasons. In his two seasons with Indiana, he had only 4.7 and 5.7 yards after the catch per reception.
Player Comp: Keenan Allen lite
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