IU’s Sarratt, Langston Named to Prestigious Preseason Watchlists

Bloomington, Ind. — Indiana senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt has landed on the preseason watchlist for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to college football’s top receiver. Sarratt is coming off an eight-touchdown, 957-yard season and is projected as one of the top wideout prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Hoosier long snapper Mark Langston was also recognized, earning a spot on the Mannelly Award preseason watchlist, which honors the nation’s best at the position.

Indiana opens the season at home August 30 against Old Dominion, with coverage on WCSI Sports starting one hour before kickoff.