However, Ratke averaged more yards per kickoff in his career than the three kickers who followed him. On senior day in 2021, when JMU wore all black, Ratke still sported his white cleats. Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this 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. 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. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. 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 kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. 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. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. Hes also knocked through 176 PATs during his JMU career. Chance of rain 60%. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Winds light and variable. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. 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. 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. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. 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. 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.. With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. The lineup includes three home dual meets,. 1. 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. He may have a future in it afterward. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. Ethan Ratke 37 Yd Field Goal: 3rd Quarter: 6:49: Richmond field goal. VILLANOVA, Pa. D'Angelo Amos returned two punts of more than 80 yards for touchdowns, Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals and James Madison rebounded from a stinging loss with a 37-0 shutout . We are powered by Three Notch'd! In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. 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. It was a good win. It was relatively smooth sailing for Ratke at first. 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. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke is one of the FCS' all-time scorers. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. 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. 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. James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. 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. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. 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. JMU, coming off a 32-28 come-from-behind win vs. App State last week, now sets its sights on Texas State. 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Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. Willl Jmu Use A Different Kicker Next Season, Will Ratke Be In The Jmu Football Hall Of Fame. 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. 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. 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. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. 3. Given his height and recent performance, hes drawn interest from NFL scouts. In his time with the Dukes, Ratke put up historic numbers and created an impressive legacy in college football. 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. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. 13-for-15 FG, 49-for-50 XP. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. 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.. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. 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. We are presented by Three Notch'd Brewing! Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesn't surprise me at all. 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. He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . 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. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. That doesnt mean well never play William & Mary again, or Richmond. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. . 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. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. Now they are completely confident in each other. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. Ratke overtook kickoff duties, made 4-of-5 field goals and all extra points in his first four full games. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. NEWARK, Del. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. T. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. The Tribe elected to play junior Mathis at QB rather than freshman Darius Wilson, who had been the starter for all but one game this season. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. 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 . Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. 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. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. 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). I try to keep it out of my mind., Six PATs would have been preferable to six FGs, in Ratkes estimation. The seventh-ranked Dukes improved to 6-1 on the year and 4-1 in CAA play, while the Blue Hens fell for the . His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Ratke needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. Davis guessed they amassed 5,000-6,000 snap-hold-kick reps together. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Ratke kicked. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. 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. Cade York, LSU. George Bray. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. 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.. To view other positions, follow the links below. 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. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. JMU redshirt freshman Antwane Wells (Highland Springs) made nine catches for 134 yards. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). 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. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 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 has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. That was the moment Ratke solidified his place in JMU football history. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . 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. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. But they have attempted 31 field goals and made 28. He. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. - 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. 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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. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. 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) More than that, here is the list of kickers in. 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. He said he didnt think much of it. Error! Their top ballcarrier, Donavyn Lester, was unavailable due to injury. 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. Either of them. There could be a competitive market for his services if he goes undrafted. Jerry Brewer: As college sports change, coaches must stop whining and amplify new voices. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. If a team chooses to pick a kicker, it usually happens in later rounds. No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. Even at the biggest programs, college kicking can be cause for concern. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. 2 James Madison on Saturday at Zable Stadium was more challenging than playing piano with mittens. Dane Bruglers draft guide says Greenes 40 time checks in at over five seconds. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. 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. 10 Stony Brook in JMUs first matchup in the 2017 FCS playoffs. Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. 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. Cloudy. That changed versus No. 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. John Parker Romo, Virginia Tech - Round Grade: FA, 15. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. 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. Cloudy. Error! It should look identical each time out. Contact BNB Football with any questions, comments, suggestions, or business inquiries. 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. 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. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. 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. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. 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.. Ratke working to add more distance as he closes in on record, 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. 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. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. 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. Ethan Ratke kicked four field goals. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. Ratke made 101 of 117 field goals in college, or 86.3% of them. 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. Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. Liam Fornadel wouldve tied for 4th most bench press reps of offensive lineman that participated in that drill at the NFL Combine. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. 15 Towson in the last game of the regular season that year. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. , 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. or. In 2015, the NFL moved extra points to the 15-yard line from the 2-yard line to make it the equivalent length of a 33-yard field goal. Next: The Dukes wrap up their regular season at home against Towson. Ratke felt he had to keep his pair. Late in his career, injuries often sidelined Fornadel and likely crushed his chances of being drafted. Required fields are marked *. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. 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. 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. This article was published more than1 year ago. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. The Tribe popped two long touchdown runs (53-yarder by Malachi Imoh, 46-yarder by Bronson Yoder) to tighten it up. Strength and production are two positives in Greenes favor as he looks to land on an NFL roster. Please subscribe to keep reading. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). This is the . 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. Its Dec. 8, 2017. Ethan Ratke kicked a school-record six field goals and set two NCAA records in James Madison's 32-22 victory over William & Mary on Saturday. 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. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 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. Distance is the . The superstition just comes from the stress and it being a new thing when I first started, Ratke said. Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. Hes a versatile lineman who dominated FCS foes for much of his career. James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. Im not sure the fit makes a ton of sense on either team, but it appears theres at least NFL interest surrounding Johnson. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. Well, not every time. Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. 2-for-3 from 40-49 yards, 1-for-2 from 50+, long of 50. 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. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. 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. 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. They have all been there enough, they have all done it enough, to the point that each made kick just furthers football history. 2022: |QB|WR|RB|FB|TE|OT|G|C|DT|EDGE| LB|S|CB|K|P|LS|OVERALL|. The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. 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? His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. All rights reserved. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. He know has 67 for his career. 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. He said he wants work in public service if the NFL doesnt pan out or, even if it does, serve in the offseason. I thought special teams overall was good and Ratke made some long field goals tonight, said Cignetti, following Fridays practice. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. Nick Sciba, Wake Forest - Round Grade: PFA, 6. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. JMU led 23-0 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. I think had we been in the Sun Belt for the last few years, his opportunity gets better. 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