He has made 95.7 percent of his kicks this year. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). AP File While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasn't a made a lot of long field goals. Nov 17, 2021 by Kyle Kensing Prior to Elon's 37-14 defeat of Towson, Skyler Davis gave a bold proclamation to Phoenix coach Tony Trisciani. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. JMU redshirt freshman Antwane Wells (Highland Springs) made nine catches for 134 yards. JMU football opened the season with two large home crowds, and with Family Weekend sold out, JMU Athletics is continuing its upward trend of ticket sales. 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. 1. Required fields are marked *. That was the moment Ratke solidified his place in JMU football history. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. He holds the JMU and Colonial Athletic Association records for career field goals (72) and points scored (392). 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. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. For a time as he developed as a kicker, Ratke needed security blankets. Next: The Dukes wrap up their regular season at home against Towson. 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.. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. 10 Stony Brook in JMUs first matchup in the 2017 FCS playoffs. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. 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. Willl Jmu Use A Different Kicker Next Season, Will Ratke Be In The Jmu Football Hall Of Fame. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. Ethan Ratke talks with Dave Thomas. (Stats Perform) - The FCS college football season is passing the midseason mark this weekend, although some teams have played over half of their schedule, depending on bye weeks. 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.. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. Greene dominated at the FCS level, which is a must for a defensive lineman hoping to move to the NFL. - 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. Davis guessed they amassed 5,000-6,000 snap-hold-kick reps together. 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. 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, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA 8. Covington rushed for 86 yards, including the long touchdown run, and Pringle finished the day with eight catches for 132 yards and the game-winning score. Jerry Brewer: As college sports change, coaches must stop whining and amplify new voices. 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. Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? JMU led 23-0 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. I think they got overlooked purely because we're in a conference where there was no really other good teams. A young Ratke disputed that. 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. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. T. 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. You can cancel at any time. 15 Towson in the last game of the regular season that year. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. 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. Then, I think ever since that Weber State kick, he really had that I'm a dog mentality, and he was he was a dog.. NFL kickers are usually responsible for kickoff duties in addition to field goals and PATs. Your email address will not be published. Tired of reading? Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . 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. The biggest question for Shudak is his untested mental fortitude. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. John Parker Romo, Virginia Tech - Round Grade: FA, 15. 7-for-7 from 40-49 yards, 4-for-6 from 50+, long of 51. The lineup includes three home dual meets,. Jonathan Doerer, Notre Dame - Round Grade: FA, 14. 15-for-18 FG, 39-for-39 XP. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school-record six field goals and set two NCAA records in James Madison's 32-22 victory over William & Mary. The starting kicker, then-junior Tyler Gray (2015-18), injured his hip flexor against William & Mary during the seventh regular season game in that same year. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. The Dukes failed to follow through on some drives, but that gave sixth-year senior Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) the opportunity to kick a JMU-record six field goals each from 23 to 30 yards and established two NCAA records. Its almost like a security blanket.. Mike Greene showed why he's one of the top NFL prospects on the @JMUFootball roster during Pro Day on Wedneday. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. 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. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. Error! It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. NEWARK, Del. There was an error processing your request. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. But the cleats accumulated holes. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. 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. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. So, Ratke and his white cleats were tested against live bullets, starting in the third quarter versus the Tribe. 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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? Contact BNB Football with any questions, comments, suggestions, or business inquiries. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, that's why. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. More than that, here is the list of kickers in. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasnt a made a lot of long field goals. Johnson seems like JMUs best bet to have a player picked in the 2022 NFL Draft, thanks in part to a solid showing at JMUs Pro Day. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. High 67F. Chance of a morning shower. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. We are powered by Three Notch'd! One kicker got drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft in April and six were signed as undrafted free agents all from Power 5 programs. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. 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. This article was published more than1 year ago. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA 10. Their top ballcarrier, Donavyn Lester, was unavailable due to injury. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. Bench press isnt everything, though, and there are likely valid questions about whether Greenes production at the FCS level could translate in some capacity to the NFL. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. Either of them. 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. Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole 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. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. 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. In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. NFL Draft Bible 2022 kicker rankings for the NFL Draft, with scouting reports and draft information linked to player names. We were in position to really dominate, and they made a few plays in the second half. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 2-for-3 from 40-49 yards, 1-for-2 from 50+, long of 50. 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. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. 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. 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. 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. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. If he was thrown off a little bit, you could tell it threw him off, Davis said. 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. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) 1: James Madison Dukes: Jake Brown 21 yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Ethan Ratke kick) 2: Monmouth-New Jersey Hawks: Terrance Greene Jr. 32 yd pass from Kenji Bahar (Matt Mosquera kick) 2: James Madison Dukes: Ben DiNucci 6 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) 2: James Madison Dukes: Ethan Ratke 39 yd FG: 2: James . With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) sets two NCAA marks in W at W&M. JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. 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. This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. 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. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. 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. 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. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. Its not a requirement of all kickers, as Atlanta Falcons punter Thomas Morestead handled kickoff duties for most of his tenure with the Saints, as did former Colts punter Pat McAfee. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. A 36-yard touchdown pass and successful extra point from Weber State left the JMU faithful silent. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He hasnt dealt with too many of the ups-and-downs of being a kicker just yet, so were not totally sure how hell deal with it. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Copyright 2021 WHSV. He didnt wear the new pair all week. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. The record had previously been held by Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos, who made a 63-yarder in 2012. JMU swim and dive head coach Dane Pedersen revealed the Dukes 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon. Sports Editor Madison Hricik writes how JMU ticketing works to make the highly-attended weekend happen. Reliable Ratke remains a consistent performer for Dukes, Dog found dead under suspicious circumstances, SCSO says, ACSO looking for suspicious man in the Weyers Cave area, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoor Student Athlete of the Week. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to his kicks. 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. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. 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. That changed versus No. Said Cignetti of Ratke: Money in the bank.. Opinion | Who should win the 2022 NFL Awards? In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. It would just kind of be like a tear, and it just slowly opened up even more from just the impact on the ground, Ratke said. Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona - Round Grade: FA, 13. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. 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. Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. 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? Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. If a pair of teams like him, theres a good chance a few others may as well. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. #NFLDraft. 1 ranking in country. "J-M-U!" 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. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Your email address will not be published. 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. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. He would freak out throughout the game and stuff, so I just tried to play that calming role., With time, Ratke stopped worrying so much before every kick. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. 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. 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, Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. JMU won. 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. 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. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). 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. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. 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. To view other positions, follow the links below. Distance is the . Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. Low 39F. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. Having never made a kick of 50 yards or more, Ratke lacks the range that other NFL prospects possess, but he makes up for it with his consistency. 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