The chemistry between Elijah Sarratt and Mendoza was something special this past season. The two clearly had an understanding of where the ball should go during the play and what simple adjustment Sarratt would make during his route. Sarratt isn't a separator in the traditional sense, but he repeatedly came down with contested catches and fade balls like his life depended on it. Opponents also had to respect Indiana's run game so much that he was consistently able to take advantage of the cushion defenders gave him in RPO concepts. His hands are excellent, and he is exceptionally crafty in the red zone.

Our model likes Sarratt quite a bit, there are no glaring weaknesses from a numbers perspective. Even with 3rd round projected draft capital he will still end up as a top 5 or 6 receiver in this class. To help make an early impact in the NFL, Sarratt will need to establish that he can handle press coverage on the outside and get route timings down with his new quarterback. Sarratt's ADP will vary quite a bit depending on what situation he is drafted into and what your league mates see in him.

Film Notes

• Does not separate at a high level, there is a reason most of his highlight plays are contested catch scenarios
• His route running is fine, he just lacks the athleticism necessary to get open against high level competition
• Does not offer a ton after the catch, won't be making anyone miss
• Was excellent in the red zone this past year, he is super savvy and finds ways to come down with the ball in the end zone
• I don't want to discredit his affinity for coming down with contested catches, it is certainly a skill. But that is a hard way to make a living in the NFL and there is no guarantee that he will have the same chemistry with his new QB that he did with Mendoza