JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. Its a possibility if both sides were willing.. He broke the conference record for. That would be Kyle Davis, JMUs long snapper, and Alex Miller, JMUs holder. If a pair of teams like him, theres a good chance a few others may as well. Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. I try to keep it out of my mind., Six PATs would have been preferable to six FGs, in Ratkes estimation. Cameron Dicker had an up-and-down career at Texas, but it ended in a phenomenal 2021 season where he succeeded as the kicker, punter, and kick off specialist. Staff writer Will Moran breaks down what to expect from the 2-2 Bobcats during what looks to be a rainy Family Weekend at Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday. Being selected in the NFL Draft isnt a common occurrence for JMU football players, but that trend can certainly change in coming years with the Dukes moving to the FBS. Copyright 2021 WHSV. There was an error processing your request. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA, 8. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasnt a made a lot of long field goals. In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. It was relatively smooth sailing for Ratke at first. Teams often want massive think 300 lbs or heavier nose tackles or freakishly athletic and speedy defensive linemen who can stop the run and rush the passer. Winds light and variable. 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. 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. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. Annalicia Goodman shines in Dukes' win over Tribe, 67-39. You have permission to edit this article. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. JMU is 2-0 to open Sun Belt Conference play and still hasn't played a complete 60 minutes where it's dominated in all three facets of the game. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. Ratke needs just four more field goals to break the record of 75 held by Montanas Dan Carpenter. Jake Larson 43 Yd Field Goal: 2:38: James Madison field goal . 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. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Ratke overtook kickoff duties, made 4-of-5 field goals and all extra points in his first four full games. That changed versus No. 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. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . After throwing for 3,779 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only four interceptions last season, its clear Johnson can make a variety of throws and lead an offense. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. I think I just try to think about the next kick and you know, if I miss in practice, I put it in the back of my mind and focus on the next one, said Ratke. See the impact by Zip code. He wasnt used nearly as much as York or Brkic from 50+, but Dicker still has solid leg strength and an ability to consistently hit kicks from that range. He finished the year 20-for-23, one of the best marks in the nation, while being named a 3rd Team All-American and Lou Groza award semifinalist. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. 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. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has been a perfect 20-for-20 on extra points. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. The No. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. 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. 13-for-15 FG, 49-for-50 XP. . The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. According to. Greene posted 27 reps on the bench press at JMUs Pro Day, which wouldve been among the best bench press performances at the NFL Combine, which features many of the best prospects in the draft. 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. 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. Error! Cade York, LSU. That doesnt mean its impossible for Ratke to make it to the NFL: Arguably the greatest NFL kicker of all time, Adam Vinatieri, attended the FCS South Dakota State. Low 39F. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. Bennett and Jack break down what to expect out of MBB & WBB as they head down the stretch. He said hes kicking 3-4 times a week. Low 39F. Parker White, South Carolina - Round. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. Yeah, hes better. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. 15-for-18 FG, 39-for-39 XP. Now, Ratke is training to play in the NFL 3-4 days a week. Said Cignetti of Ratke: Money in the bank.. Ratke needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. He said Wise, Ratkes replacement, is the polar opposite of Ratke. JMU led 23-0 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. I think were ready to move on, Cignetti said. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. He didnt wear the new pair all week. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. 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. If a team chooses to pick a kicker, it usually happens in later rounds. Chance of a morning shower. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. Davis accused him of eating the same Chipotle meal every Thursday, a practice Ratke said he has weaned himself of. I cant do my job if he doesnt do his, and I have the utmost trust in Kyle., With good reason: For each of Daviss years at James Madison, his bio reads, Did not have one bad snap all season.. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. 2 James Madison on Saturday at Zable Stadium was more challenging than playing piano with mittens. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. NFL kickers are usually responsible for kickoff duties in addition to field goals and PATs. Sports Editor Grant Johnson says it's not surprising the Dukes haven't been perfect yetthat fans should expect imperfect games but also that they don't need to be. You have permission to edit this article. After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. The Dukes (10-1) are seeded third in the FCS tournament, and the headliners Saturday afternoon will include quarterback Cole Johnson, the CAAs offensive player of the year. Andrew Mevis, Iowa State - Round Grade: PFA, 7. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. Tired of reading? Contact Grant Johnson at breezesports@gmail.com. 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. 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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. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. 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. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. Its almost like a security blanket.. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. Success! I give them credit for that.. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. 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. What makes the Justices so elite? 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 the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. Since NFL games average more spectators than FCS games, scouts may have concerns about Ratkes lack of experience in high-pressure environments. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. Sep 17, 2021 Ethan Ratke, who sealed James Madison's 31-28 win over Weber State in the FCS playoffs in 2017 with a 46-yard field goal with no time remaining, is still the starting kicker for. Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. This, then, is an ode to the operation because Radkes historic run is about the repetition that creates a rhythm that is built on a relationship among three players who have been doing this long enough that they have an understanding of and appreciation for their craft. If were in that situation, Id want to go out and kick that., Ratke added: Ive definitely been trying to add distance and I have worked with some kicking coaches and things like that to try and improve and just more accurate.. Error! If you watch every single one of our operations from the time we walk out there to the time we leave, every single kick weve done, they look identical even down to the little handshakes. As the clock wound down at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday during the Dukes' come-from-behind 32-28 victory over App State, one chant crystalized: "J-M-U!" James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. Ratke has 13 games with three or more FGs. Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. High School Atlee Major Public Administration Bio Related Stats Historical Biography JMU & FCS Career Records Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. JMU won. Four of the 33 NFL kickers whove attempted a field goal in 2022 are products of the FCS or lower division schools, or schools that were FCS for the beginning of their college careers. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. Jack and Bennett discuss the insanity that is SBC Basketball and look at how the Spring sports are faring a few weeks into the season. Hes in the mix to be a late-round pick, but seeing Johnsons name flash across the screen during the draft would be a pleasant surprise for fans rather than an expected outcome. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. He got new cleats every year at JMU, but he was big on keeping the same pair every year. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This is the . I mean, there's one other good team every year, but really, were the dominant force.. After the first 30 minutes of JMU vs. Texas State, Sports Editor Grant Johnson shares the good, bad and the ugly of Family Weekend's first half as the Dukes lead, 19-0. Ethan Ratke 37 Yd Field Goal: 3rd Quarter: 6:49: Richmond field goal. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. All rights reserved. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. But if Johnson cant steer the offense into the end zone, watch the operation come onto the field from the home sideline Davis up to the line, Miller doing the same handshake with his kicker, Ratke with the boot. Eventually it was just like a big hole that was there, and so I felt like a big hole was kind of impacting, catching on the ground when I kicked, and that made me want to switch.. 2-for-3 from 40-49 yards, 1-for-2 from 50+, long of 50. Michigan finally did. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We break down the Sun Belt Men's and Women's Tournament and take a look across the world of spring sports. Strength and production are two positives in Greenes favor as he looks to land on an NFL roster. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. 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. Ive played in rainy games and games where were down and games where were scoring a lot and kicking a whole lot.. Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona - Round Grade: FA, 13. He said he wants work in public service if the NFL doesnt pan out or, even if it does, serve in the offseason. Its Dec. 8, 2017. Obviously, when you walk off the field frustrated after a road win against a top 25 team, youve got a pretty good program, said JMU coach Curt Cignetti. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. Former Georgia star Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in next month's NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. Its not about me at all, he said. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. . 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. JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a career-high four field goals and James Madison bounced back from its lone loss of the season with a 19-3 win over Richmond. Wheres Ratke now? In the 2021 season, Ratke went seven of eight on field goals between 30 and 39 yards and eight of nine on field goals of 40 yards or more. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. 1 ranking in country. No. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. Chance of a morning shower. He has made 95.7 percent of his kicks this year. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Cloudy. Ratke kicked. JMU's women's soccer defense is locking down offenses season, allowing just four goals in 11 games and zero in its three Sun Belt Conference games. We are powered by Three Notch'd Brewing, Both teams are in the mix for double byes in the SBC Tournament. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. James Madison place kicker Ethan Ratke (91) is congratulated by offensive lineman Liam Fornadel (77) after kicking an extra point during the Dukes' loss to North Dakota State in the 2019 FCS championship game in Frisco, Texas. He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. 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. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. Please subscribe to keep reading. I know what to expect. It was a good win. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. Standing at 57", Shudak has phenomenal leg strength as a kickoff specialist, and finally got the opportunity to show what he could do on field goals this past year, hitting 24-of-28 on the year, including an extremely impressive 11-of-13 from 40+ yards. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke is one of the FCS' all-time scorers. Then came the first test in his new cleats: A 46-yard game-winning field goal attempt, with JMUs 24-game win streak and the FCS semifinals on the line. 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. He didnt get too many chances to show his leg strength in college games, but he impressed with a 54 yarder in game this year. Throughout his career, Ratke has an accuracy rate of nearly 85% on field goals and his head coach recently praised the veteran kicker for his performance in JMUs intrasquad scrimmage last Friday night. No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. On senior day in 2021, when JMU wore all black, Ratke still sported his white cleats. As the College Football Playoff approaches, it's once again the yearly conversation about the format for the FBS. Man died Wednesday. 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. With a 23-yarder that gave JMU a 3-0 lead at the end of first quarter, Ratke set the career scoring record for an NCAA kicker, breaking the mark of 499 by Oklahomas Austin Seibert (2015-18). The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. Find your friends on Facebook. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. Ethan Ratke kicked four field goals. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. 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. Jonathan Doerer, Notre Dame - Round Grade: FA, 14. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Chargers had the lowest attendance of all NFL teams in 2019 with an average of 31,750 fans over 11,000 more than JMU. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. NFL Draft Bible 2022 kicker rankings for the NFL Draft, with scouting reports and draft information linked to player names. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He made a 48-yarder last year and a 47-yarder this 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. 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