They have all been there enough, they have all done it enough, to the point that each made kick just furthers football history. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. 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. Ratke made 101 of 117 field goals in college, or 86.3% of them. 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. Hes got the leg speed and consistent mechanics that you look for in a place kicker, with plenty of experience kicking in big games. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA, 9. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. | JMU Sports News Podcast, Basketballs are Poised for Solid Finishes? Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. He said hes kicking 3-4 times a week. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. Conference shakeup: The ground beneath college sports took its most disfiguring shake to date as Southern California and UCLA announced they are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. 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. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. 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. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. Sometimes we break it down before games, our little specialist huddle, before we take the field, Lets be perfect today. We approach every single kick, snap and hold that it could be the changing play of the game.. 2020, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JMU kicker Ethan Ratke, a former first team All-Metro honoree in his junior and senior seasons at Atlee, made a record five field goals for the Dukes Saturday. "J-M-U!" James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. Head back to the 2022 NFL Draft Bible Virtual Guide homepage. After: James Madison went into halftime ahead 38-13 after three turnovers a Cole Kelley fumble and two interceptions led to two one-play touchdown drives and an Ethan Ratke 25-yard field goal. His confidence has certainly rubbed off on me.. Either of them. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. More than that, here is the list of kickers in. Michigan finally did. 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. Your email address will not be published. During fall practice in 2020, Ratke said he will use his extra year of eligibility and return to JMU for the 2021 fall season. 1 ranking in country. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. He was a very nervous, shy guy at first, OKelly said. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. 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. 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. Even more impressively, Ratke is the all-time college career leader in field goals made with 101. This is the . (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 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.. After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. 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.. NEWARK, Del. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. 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. The biggest question for Shudak is his untested mental fortitude. Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. . Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . The record had previously been held by Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos, who made a 63-yarder in 2012. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. York has truly special leg strength, and was consistently trusted from 50+ at LSU. 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. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. Ethan Ratke talks with Dave Thomas. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. | JMU Sports News Podcast. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. 2021 was a hectic year from the start to the end, JMU athletics constantly provided notabl, JMU football had a strong third quarter in its matchup with North Dakota State but ultimately fell to the Bison 20-14. 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. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. JMU downed Texas State 40-13 on Family Weekend to move to 4-0 (2-0 Sun Belt) in its first year in the FBS. Im not sure the fit makes a ton of sense on either team, but it appears theres at least NFL interest surrounding Johnson. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. 2-for-3 from 40-49 yards, 1-for-2 from 50+, long of 50. I know what to expect. 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. Ratke felt he had to keep his pair. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. If you want a guy whos going to kick a field goal and not miss inside 50 yards, its Ethan Ratke, OKelly said. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. 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. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. Wheres Ratke now? Percy Agyei-Obese 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick) 7:00: James Madison field goal. 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. Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. The final record that is on the line entering November may not be decided until the FCS Playoffs. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. We are powered by Three Notch'd! He said Wise, Ratkes replacement, is the polar opposite of Ratke. Davis said Ratke wanted the specialists to sit in the same seats on the sideline or in meeting rooms. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. Why Movieland says you have to be 17 to attend a movie after 7:30 p.m. Farmville native caught with 42 lbs of cocaine, $862K in drug money gets 17 years, Ashland dairy farm announces Farmview Creamery to help modernize business, Fired RPS employee sues school district, alleges misuse of federal funds, Norment, long among the most powerful in the Capitol, is retiring, Bezos 'ban' may speed up Commanders sale as league meeting looms. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Ratke said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. 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. Staff writer Craig Mathias details who should win what and the key players from the 2021 NFL season. 1. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? #NFLDraft. 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. Man died Wednesday. He broke the conference record for. High 67F. 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. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. 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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. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. I give them credit for that.. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Its a possibility if both sides were willing.. Low 39F. . Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. Now they are completely confident in each other. Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. Cloudy. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. Image courtesy of JMU Athletics Communications. Given Johnsons lengthy collegiate career and offensive knowledge he played under multiple coaches and coordinators he seems like a good guy to have around as a reserve. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. According to an article published by Zach Miller on Medium, JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. He know has 67 for his career. 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. 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. Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein played for two different Division II programs University of Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri Western before he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasnt a made a lot of long field goals. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. 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, 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. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. 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. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. 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). Gabe Brkic is a big (63" 200) kicker who burst onto the scene as a redshirt freshman in 2019 with a 17-for-17 season. 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. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA 8. As a freshman, Ratke attempted 56 kickoffs with 15 touchbacks and an average of 60.5 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. Hes a versatile lineman who dominated FCS foes for much of his career. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. AP File Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. 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. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. You know I think hes broke a lot of records and he was money in the bank today and he is most of the time, said JMU head coach Curt Cignetti following Saturdays game. James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. 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. Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. 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 Cowboys determined that DiNucci was worthy of a seventh-round pick, and theres no reason to believe a team couldnt take a flier on Johnson. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. 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 needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. 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. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. Connor Culp, Nebraska - Round Grade: FA. Opinion | Who should win the 2022 NFL Awards? The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . Ratke said it was because he always dragged his right foot. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . He finished his public administration graduate program at JMU in the summer after interning at enCircle, a nonprofit that provides services for people with disabilities. All 10 FBS commissioners are unanimous in their support for three proposed rules changes that aim to shorten the length of college football games, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips told ESPN. When youre playing a good team like that, you have to minimize all the things that can cause you to lose or be detrimental to your opportunities to be successful, Tribe coach Mike London said. JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. Theres a couple of big name kickers at the top of the class who were top recruits have been on the NFL radar for multiple years, and a few more prospects who had great seasons and workouts. Ive played in rainy games and games where were down and games where were scoring a lot and kicking a whole lot.. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. Tired of reading? Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. 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. He may have a future in it afterward. 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. 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. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. Contact Grant Johnson at breezesports@gmail.com. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. No. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. 7-for-7 from 40-49 yards, 4-for-6 from 50+, long of 51. 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. Approaching 1.8 Million in Cross Link Click Capabilities & Organization, the Draft Scout Database is a CPC and Search Engine Magnet for All things College Football Player Related Content Past, Present & Future! Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. 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. A young Ratke disputed that. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Late in his career, injuries often sidelined Fornadel and likely crushed his chances of being drafted. 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. Copyright 2021 WHSV. Their top ballcarrier, Donavyn Lester, was unavailable due to injury. Once a week, Ratke said hes practicing 60-yard kicks and feels comfortable hitting them. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. It should look identical each time out. Can he hit from 50+ consistently? What makes the Justices so elite? NEWARK, Del. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards . He has a very strong lower body and really showed up at the Kohls Pro Combine, hitting a 67-yarder to show the lack of deep opportunities in college doesnt define his leg strength. Ratke went a combined 4-for-6 on field goals and extra points. 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. Greene dominated at the FCS level, which is a must for a defensive lineman hoping to move to the NFL. Bennett and Jack break down what to expect out of MBB & WBB as they head down the stretch. Well, not every time. 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!" Kickoffs was limited over his career being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble more.... 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