This is a shot across the box of the USS Tez Walker. Moving to the slot offers Elijah Sarratt advantageous matchups against linebackers but risks reduced usage in two-receiver sets compared to boundary threat Ja’Kobi Lane. While he was primarily a perimeter player in college, Sarratt’s high efficiency in limited slot work suggests he can thrive on PPR-friendly targets.
Despite the May coachspeak, Sarratt’s training camp progress remains critical He must earn his snap share as a Day 3 pick, which could eventually evolve into a consistent fantasy producer. Trapped on the Ravens’ run-first offense, and permanently behind Zay Flowers in the target pecking order, Sarratt is a long-shot to ever break out at the NFL level.
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Baltimore’s wide receiver depth is currently headlined by Zay Flowers and the underwhelming Rashod Bateman and Devontez Walker, making the position a glaring need heading into the draft.
Jamison Hensley notes that the Ravens historically avoid drafting interior offensive linemen in the top half of the first round, the team is widely expected to target a premier wideout prospect instead. Zay Flower’s target leader status is unaffected, but Bateman and Walker are very much at-risk.
In a game where neither offenses were looking very good the Ravens find successes this week behind the arm and not the legs of Lamar Jackson as he throws for over 200 yards and 4 passing TDs. The Ravens found themselves in unfamiliar territory at halftime this week against the Browns: just 14 total rushing yards. Looking for answers, they turned to the passing game. Lamar Jackson delivered with 3 passing touchdowns, two of which went to rookie receiver Devontez Walker.
Lamar is eyeing another top 5 finish this week as we wait for Mondays games to finish. He appears to be the favorite for QB1 on the year, and if he can consistently put up top 5 weekly performances without relying on his running game, it will be hard to argue that he won’t.
Devontez becomes a player to keep an eye on in deeper formats. This could be just a boom week as he only had two catches but there isn’t much target demand outside of Zay for this team and could carve out a roll if he can continue to build on this week.
Author: Brett Jackson (@Bjackson1189)
The Baltimore Ravens have drafted former UNC wide receiver Devontez Walker with the 113th pick in the NFL Draft. The 6’2” 193 lbs former UNC wide receiver played 8 games for the Tar Heels in 2023 after transferring from Kent State. In those 8 games Walker went off for 41 receptions for 699 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Walker’s mixture of size and speed will give the Ravens an immediate deep threat option that they have been lacking in recent years. Walker needs to improve upon his route running and expand his route tree in order for him to be more than a one dimensional outside perimeter player.
