Elijah Sarratt's 'ball is mine' mentality defines his game
Elijah Sarratt, a Ravens receiver, has a 'ball is mine' mentality, excelling in contested catches and showing confidence.
Sarratt’s ‘Ball Is Mine’ Mentality Defines His Game Elijah Sarratt isn’t shy about how he approaches the position — and it shows up most when the ball is in the air. When asked about his contested-catch ability and overall mindset at the catch point, Sarratt gave a glimpse into the mentality that’s defined his game at every level. “My mindset is just that any time the ball is in the air, it's mine.
It doesn’t matter if I'm uncovered, if I have one person on me or two people on me; just as a receiver, if you want to be great, you have to have that mindset. So, whatever pass it is, I feel like I can make it. The back-shoulder throws – they’re something that is a big strength of my game… it's just a trust between you and the quarterback… it just happens with reps throughout camp and practices.
That's all it is. ” That confidence isn’t manufactured — it’s built through repetition and production. For a Ravens offense that values physical receivers who can win in tight windows, that mentality fits.
The next step is proving it translates against NFL defensive backs. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens WR Elijah Sarratt is confident in making contested catches