Indiana Hoosiers WR Expresses Interest in Playing for the Steelers
The Steelers have needs at various positions that they’re looking to fill in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wide receiver is one of their top priorities. Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt has expressed his desire to play for Pittsburgh. He is projected to go in the second or third round of the draft. Sarratt is six-foot-two and weighs approximately 210 pounds. Sarratt had an excellent season in 2025. During the season, he amassed 65 receptions, 830 receiving yards, and 15 receiving touchdowns. He helped the Hoosiers win the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. They defeated the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 27-21. Sarratt described his feelings about his 2025 season and becoming a national champion. He remarked, “It’s been nothing short of amazing, man. This past year was one of the best years of my life. I wish I could relive it.”
The 22-year-old was asked about his biggest strengths. He replied, “My route running and feel of the game.” Sarratt elaborated, “Just knowing the ins and outs of where I need to be, just my route running and making things look the same, but I’m really doing something different. I consider that pretty good, but I want to continue to improve all facets of my game.” Sarratt made it clear that he wants to play for the Steelers. He said, “They’re a great organization, a legendary organization. I’ve been watching them since I was a kid. I feel like it would be a great fit for me. They have a great culture going over there, and I would be excited to play for them.”
The young wide receiver enjoyed his meeting with Steelers’ new head coach Mike McCarthy at the 2026 NFL Combine. He said, “It was great. I’ve heard about Mike McCarthy since he was coaching Aaron Rodgers and doing his thing. He’s a Super Bowl champion. So being in front of him, just sitting there talking to him, it was very great.” Sarratt previously played for the Saint Francis Red Flash in 2022 and the James Madison Dukes in 2023. Throughout his college football career, he has received various honors. He was named to the first-team All-NEC in 2022 and the first-team All-Sun Belt in 2023. He was named to the third-team All-Big Ten in 2024 and the second-team All-Big Ten in 2025.
