Elijah Sarratt's Ravens draft pick feels like a 'meant-to-be' moment
Elijah Sarratt, drafted by the Ravens, calls it a 'meant-to-be' moment, returning to his Baltimore roots.
Sarratt: Baltimore Roots Make Ravens Opportunity ‘Meant-to-Be’ Moment For Elijah Sarratt, getting drafted by the Ravens wasn’t just another stop on the journey — it felt like everything coming full circle. When asked what it meant to land in Baltimore after his time at St. Frances Academy, Sarratt didn’t hesitate to lean into the moment and what it represents for him personally and professionally.
“It means a lot. It's crazy, just how things work out like that. I feel like it is just a meant-to-be moment.
Being at St. Frances Academy, it taught me so much [and helped me grow] as a man. I had a lot of great experiences there.
So, I'm forever grateful that I can go back there and play ball at the best level now. ” That perspective shows up immediately — this isn’t just a player excited to be drafted, it’s someone who understands the weight of where he’s going. Baltimore isn’t new to him, and that familiarity could accelerate his transition.