But they have attempted 31 field goals and made 28. JMU plays Texas State during the Family Weekend game tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Sports Editor Grant Johnson delves into the mindset of head coach Curt Cignetti and the players going it as 22-point favorites. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. JMU defeated App State yesterday, 32-28, after falling behind 28-3 in the second quarter and storming back with 22 unanswered points in the second half. 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Ratke also earned the 2021 Fred Mitchell Award, which is given to the best kicker at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. 1. Mike Greene showed why he's one of the top NFL prospects on the @JMUFootball roster during Pro Day on Wedneday. Ratke made 101 of 117 field goals in college, or 86.3% of them. USCs fever dream: At the Trojans spring game, minds long addled with college football might struggle to remember where all of the players and coaches used to be. Even though his longest field goal was only 51, he showed at the Kohls Pro Combine an ability to hit from beyond 60, and kick out of the back of the end zone with ease. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke added a 21-yard field goal as time wound down before halftime to extend the Dukes lead to double digits going into the locker rooms. Error! His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. Vinatieri had a fruitful career with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, winning four Super Bowls and kicking the game-winning field goal in the, Editors Perspective: Covering JMU sports in 2021, Opinion | Top 10 JMU sports moments of 2021, JMU's season comes to a close after falling to NDSU 20-14, JMU and NDSU fans team up to support local charities, JMU and NDSU tailgating fun in Fargo, North Dakota. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Its almost like a security blanket.. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. If a pair of teams like him, theres a good chance a few others may as well. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. Ratke said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. Winds light and variable. Ratke knows his other knock: He hasn't attempted many long in-game field goals, and he wasn't the primary kickoff specialist at JMU except for in 2017, when Gray went down. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. However, Ratke averaged more yards per kickoff in his career than the three kickers who followed him. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. AP File Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. Either of them. NFL teams are preparing their upcoming draft boards, which means that The NFL Draft Bible is preparing you for another draft year with 2022 NFL Draft rankings. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. He finished his career with 39 tackles for loss and 18 sacks, and he disrupted FCS offenses from both the defensive tackle and defensive end positions during his collegiate career. Ratke has 13 games with three or more FGs. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. Cade York, LSU. It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! PUBLISHED: October 14, 2018 at 4:45 a.m. | UPDATED: December 12, 2018 at 1:21 p.m. D'Angelo Amos returned two punts of more than 80 yards for touchdowns, Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals. JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. or. High 67F. Chance of a morning shower. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasnt a made a lot of long field goals. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). It was played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on January 6, 2018, with kickoff at 12:00 noon EST, and was the culminating game of the 2017 FCS Playoffs. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. Jake Larson 43 Yd Field Goal: 2:38: James Madison field goal . I hear about it from other guys all the time. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. Contributing writer Kaiden Bridges dives into what's at the forefront of the back line's success and the buy-in to JMU's philosophy that's aided its 6-2-3 start. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. #NFLDraft. Chance of rain 60%. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA, 9. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Contact BNB Football with any questions, comments, suggestions, or business inquiries. He used to be the most superstitious person in the world, Davis said. He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. A young Ratke disputed that. With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) sets two NCAA marks in W at W&M Presented By Just In Morrissey, estranged wife trade allegations in public rift With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan. Dane Bruglers draft guide says Greenes 40 time checks in at over five seconds. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. NEWARK, Del. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick) 7:00: James Madison field goal. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to his kicks. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. For JMU, the field goal 6:50 into the game by redshirt junior kicker Camden Wise signified something more than a fleeting lull at The Rock. It was the first made field goal by a JMU kicker other than Ethan Ratke (2016-21) since Nov. 17, 2018, versus No. This is the . On senior day in 2021, when JMU wore all black, Ratke still sported his white cleats. Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. He didnt wear the new pair all week. James Madisons football team will be favored in Saturdays Football Championship Subdivision playoff game against Southeastern Louisiana because the Dukes allow fewer yards than all but one school in the entire division, because they lead the nation in turnover margin and because they have reached at least the national semifinals four times in the past five seasons. Ratke's kick was true, sparing the Dukes overtime, extending their winning streak to 25 games and propelling them to a 4:30 p.m. Saturday semifinal against visiting South Dakota State. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. The record had previously been held by Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos, who made a 63-yarder in 2012. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. Connor Culp, Nebraska - Round Grade: FA. JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. Entering this years draft, which lasts from April 28-30, the few Dukes with NFL aspirations will likely be late-round selections or undrafted free agents. While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. Vinatieri had a fruitful career with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, winning four Super Bowls and kicking the game-winning field goal in the 2004 Super Bowl. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. 2 James Madison on Saturday at Zable Stadium was more challenging than playing piano with mittens. He may have a future in it afterward. So, I remember kind of keeping that in mind, and then start thinking about all the other goals I would want to achieve throughout my career.. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. Confirmed with a source that the #Colts & #Chargers both "love" @JMUFootball QB Cole Johnson, with Colts going as far as to compare him to Matt Ryan. Ratke is coming off the 2021 FCS spring season in which he was perfect by nailing 14-of-14 field goal attempts. He said he didnt think much of it. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA 10. Copyright 2021 WHSV. With the score tied at 28 and one second left in the fourth quarter, former JMU head coach Mike Houston trots out redshirt freshman kicker Ethan Ratke to attempt a 46-yard field goal, the longest of his career. We are powered by Three Notch'd Brewing, Both teams are in the mix for double byes in the SBC Tournament. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. JMU, coming off a 32-28 come-from-behind win vs. App State last week, now sets its sights on Texas State. . The depth in this class doesnt seem to be great, and Ive struggled to find many small school gems which is unusual for the kicker spot. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasn't a made a lot of long field goals. Log In. 2022: |QB|WR|RB|FB|TE|OT|G|C|DT|EDGE| LB|S|CB|K|P|LS|OVERALL|. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. During fall practice in 2020, Ratke said he will use his extra year of eligibility and return to JMU for the 2021 fall season. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. JMU sixth-year, graduate long snapper Kyle Davis is wrapping up his last year as a Duke after starting in purple and gold for four years and serving as "the glue," as former JMU punter Harry O'Kelly (2017-21) called it, of the Dukes' special teams unit for multiple seasons. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. JMU, by the end of the 2017 regular season, hadnt lost in 23 outings dating back to the previous September. This was the last dance until who knows when for these programs that have met 44 times in a series that kicked off in 1978. Following in DiNuccis footsteps is Cole Johnson, who used a stellar fall season to go from a longtime backup to one of the best players at the FCS level. Over the span of all those kicks, stressed and not, Ratke said the top of his right foot and toes swelled; it didnt hurt, he said. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. Ratke finished his college career with an 86.3 field-goal percentage and a career-long 48 yarder set in the 2020 FCS semifinals against Sam Houston. Season wrap-up: College football cant ruin the magic of college football, no matter how hard it tries. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. Ratke knows his other knock: He hasnt attempted many long in-game field goals, and he wasnt the primary kickoff specialist at JMU except for in 2017, when Gray went down. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. More than that, here is the list of kickers in both FCS and FBS history with more field goals than the 100 Ratke has booted over the course of his career: Thats right, no one. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. Ratke is one of four specialists who defined an era of JMU special teams: OKelly, holder Alex Miller (2018-21) and graduate long snapper Kyle Davis, the only one still rostered by JMU in 2022. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault has been named to the College Football Playoff selection committee, along with Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler and Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen. I know what to expect. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. Willl Jmu Use A Different Kicker Next Season, Will Ratke Be In The Jmu Football Hall Of Fame. Even more impressively, Ratke is the all-time college career leader in field goals made with 101. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. 15-for-18 FG, 39-for-39 XP. Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. - Kicker Ethan Ratke converted a JMU single-game record five field goals and James Madison's defense forced three turnovers and limited #23 Delaware to 109 total yards en route to a 22-10 Colonial Athletic Association football win on Saturday afternoon at Delaware Stadium. Name, image and likeness: As NIL money keeps rising for players, coaches like Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban are lobbing accusations at each other while most Americans are still enjoying college sports, a Post-UMD poll finds. 1 ranking in country. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. There was a problem saving your notification. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. Cloudy. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. Ratkes most notable kick came in the quarterfinals of the 2017 FCS Playoffs when his 46-yard I think Ratke (417 points, 75 field goals) JMUs Ethan Ratke on breaking records, clearing his headspace before a kick, and the Dukes big matchup on Saturday vs Weber St. Ethan Ratke on breaking records, James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . More than that, here is the list of kickers in. Ratke hasn't handled kickoffs consistently since the 2017 season, taking just one since, so his pro day will be important to show teams he can do it well. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Ethan Ratke, K. Why are we including a section on a kicker who never made a field goal of 50 yards or longer in an NFL Draft story? Its not about me at all, he said. Andrew Mevis, Iowa State - Round Grade: PFA, 7. After both teams scored two touchdowns in the first 15 minutes, it looked like it might be a game for James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke, who booted field goals of 44 and 42 yards in the second. With his third FG (29 yards) in the third quarter, Ratke set the NCAA record for career field goals (97), a mark that was held by Arizona States Zane Gonzalez (2013-16). High 67F. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. NEWARK, Del. By the end of fall camp, Ratke had climbed to second string. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. He. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. This immediately put him on the NFL radar, as he was considered more of a power kicker opposed to an accurate kicker entering that year. But Ratke couldnt attempt a field goal longer than 52 yards because of rain, JMU moved its drills to a half-football-field indoor facility. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. But theres another, more subtle reason for the Dukes success this year: When they line up for a field goal or an extra point, they make it. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. JMU led 23-0 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. Scoring Summary; Second Quarter: Rich: JMU: Rich: TD: 10:20: Tyler Wilkins 9 yd pass from Kyle Lauletta (Griffin Trau kick) 7: 0: JMU: TD: 6:30: Marcus Marshall 4 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) To view other positions, follow the links below. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. This article was published more than1 year ago. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! Ratke kicked. I thought special teams overall was good and Ratke made some long field goals tonight, said Cignetti, following Fridays practice. More than that: Ratke is just five points behind the FBS scoring leader for any position, former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds, and just 19 points behind the FCS scoring leader for any position, former Villanova running back Brian Westbrook. In five seasons at JMU, Ratke made an NCAA record 101 field goals and scored 542 points, the most by any kicker in NCAA history and the second most by any player in FCS history. Low 39F. I think they got overlooked purely because we're in a conference where there was no really other good teams. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA 8. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. Yeah, hes better. When he kicked six yes, six field goals against William & Mary on Nov. 13, he passed Zane Gonzalez, the current kicker for the Carolina Panthers who connected on 96 over his four years at Arizona State. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. Find your friends on Facebook. Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. Here are our draft kicker rankings which will give you a look at how we view the prospects that will be entering the 2022 NFL Draft. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. If a team chooses to pick a kicker, it usually happens in later rounds. Strength and production are two positives in Greenes favor as he looks to land on an NFL roster. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? JMU, which has not faced another program more often than W&M, is headed to the FBS and the Sun Belt Conference and begins its football transition next season with a non-CAA schedule. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. The 2020 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game was a postseason college football game that determined a national champion in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision for the 2019 season.It was played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on January 11, 2020, with kickoff at 12:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. local CST), and television coverage on ABC. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. We want to be perfect. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. We are powered by Three Notch'd! Well, not every time. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. Photos: Tornadoes and severe winds cause damage in Oklahoma, Rescue search for survivors after migrant boat shipwreck, join the Sun Belt Conference and the Football Bowl Subdivision, Southern California and UCLA announced they are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, most Americans are still enjoying college sports, Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban. In his one season at Iowa State, Mevis made a statement. JMU has a history of offensive linemen finding success in the NFL, and if Fornadel can stay healthy, hell have chances to make practice squads and rosters in the coming years. Winds light and variable. The seventh-ranked Dukes improved to 6-1 on the year and 4-1 in CAA play, while the Blue Hens fell for the . One kicker got drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft in April and six were signed as undrafted free agents all from Power 5 programs. You have permission to edit this article. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. Sports Editor Grant Johnson and Breeze TV Anchor Joshua Dixon go inside the fan and on-field environment in Boone, North Carolina, and what it meant to the JMU players to have the support it did on the road. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. He was an absolutely insane 15-of-19 from 50+ in his time there, and gets excellent height on his kicks to avoid the getting blocked. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. Sports Editor Grant Johnson recounts Davis' football life to this point, which spans from an impromptu long snapping football camp in middle school and gaining respect at JMU to vying for an NFL job after this season. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. The 2023 NFL Combine begins in less than a week, and every year we see a handful of prospects shoot, The 2022 NFL Draft class is unique in its lack of top end talent but ridiculously strong depth. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. William and Mary 25, Albany 22: Shon Mitchell ran for a late go-ahead touchdown that gave the Tribe a win over the Great Danes at Zable Stadium in. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. Distance is the . Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. 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