Elijah Sarratt — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Sarratt built his college resume across two programs, opening with a strong debut at James Madison (82/1,191/8 over 13 games) before transferring to Indiana, where he earned a National Championship in 2025 alongside Fernando Mendoza.

His two seasons with the Hoosiers were both productive (53 catches for 957 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024 – 18.1 YPC), followed by a league-high 15 touchdowns in 2025 on 65 catches for 830 yards. Sarrett eclipsed 100 receiving yards six times in his first college season at Indiana (5/105/1, 8/139/1, 13/160, 8/128/1, 6/107/3, and 8/115) and matched that level in last year (6/137/1, 7/128/1, 7/135, 8/165/2, 7/156/1, and 8/121/1).

At 6'2" and 210 lbs., he arrives in the NFL with the size to be a factor in the red zone, where his catch radius and body control should translate immediately. His route running is rhythmic and deliberate, with a feel for creating wider catch windows at the top of his breaks. His concerns are at the line of scrimmage. Sarrett’s release against press coverage projects as a liability, and he lacks the burst to win early in his routes against tight corners.

Most of his production will come over the first two levels of a defense rather than behind it. His 40-yard dash has been reported at about 4.50, leaving his speed profile somewhat open to interpretation. His red-zone upside is real; the question is how much he can offer between the 20s against NFL-caliber coverage.