The final record that is on the line entering November may not be decided until the FCS Playoffs. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. He holds the JMU and Colonial Athletic Association records for career field goals (72) and points scored (392). Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In his one season at Iowa State, Mevis made a statement. 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. With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) sets two NCAA marks in W at W&M. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He got new cleats every year at JMU, but he was big on keeping the same pair every year. 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. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. I know what to expect. 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. Ratke went a combined 4-for-6 on field goals and extra points. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. Contact Grant Johnson at breezesports@gmail.com. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards . One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. 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) 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. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. 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. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 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. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. The superstition just comes from the stress and it being a new thing when I first started, Ratke said. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. The Dukes are so mighty that they have outgrown the division and will move up to join the Sun Belt Conference and the Football Bowl Subdivision by 2023. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. 3. If you want a guy whos going to kick a field goal and not miss inside 50 yards, its Ethan Ratke, OKelly said. 8-for-11 from 40-49 yards, 2-for-2 from 50+, long of 54. 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. Michigan finally did. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). You have permission to edit this article. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. 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. Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. This article was published more than1 year ago. Its not about me at all, he said. There could be a competitive market for his services if he goes undrafted. Can he hit from 50+ consistently? It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. #NFLDraft. He know has 67 for his career. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona - Round Grade: FA, 13. For the FCS quarterfinals the next week versus Weber State, Ratke exchanged the holed cleats for the same model but a half size down to 8 1/2. The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. Since NFL games average more spectators than FCS games, scouts may have concerns about Ratkes lack of experience in high-pressure environments. 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.. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasn't a made a lot of long field goals. 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. Jake Larson 43 Yd Field Goal: 2:38: James Madison field goal . To view other positions, follow the links below. 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. 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. 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. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. . We want to be perfect. JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. 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Hes a versatile lineman who dominated FCS foes for much of his career. 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. Given his height and recent performance, hes drawn interest from NFL scouts. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. Sports editor Savannah Reger shares her experiences and what it was like to cover everything this season. One kicker got drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft in April and six were signed as undrafted free agents all from Power 5 programs. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . Ratke needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. 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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. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. 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. 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. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. 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. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. 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. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. 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. He may have a future in it afterward. Andrew Mevis, Iowa State - Round Grade: PFA, 7. 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. 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. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. His leg strength is as good as youll ever find from a kicker prospect, include elite hang time on his kickoffs, making him able to lead a phenomenal special teams kickoff coverage unit. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. As a freshman, Ratke attempted 56 kickoffs with 15 touchbacks and an average of 60.5 yards. 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, 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. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. Its Dec. 8, 2017. 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! In his time with the Dukes, Ratke put up historic numbers and created an impressive legacy in college football. With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. Liam Fornadel wouldve tied for 4th most bench press reps of offensive lineman that participated in that drill at the NFL Combine. It was relatively smooth sailing for Ratke at first. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . George Bray. 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. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. NEWARK, Del. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. JMU won. Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. Sports Editor Grant Johnson and Breeze TV Anchor Joshua Dixon go inside the fan and on-field environment in Boone, North Carolina, and what it meant to the JMU players to have the support it did on the road. Please subscribe to keep reading. Davis guessed they amassed 5,000-6,000 snap-hold-kick reps together. 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. 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. He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. Next: The Dukes wrap up their regular season at home against Towson. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke is one of the FCS' all-time scorers. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. 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 . Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. Jerry Brewer: As college sports change, coaches must stop whining and amplify new voices. 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. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. He didnt wear the new pair all week. Either of them. After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. 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. High 67F. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. The seventh-ranked Dukes improved to 6-1 on the year and 4-1 in CAA play, while the Blue Hens fell for the . Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Ratke felt he had to keep his pair. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. The 2022 NFL Draft will be here before we know it which means that it is time to get ready for what lies ahead. Ratke only served as the kickoff specialist for one year, as kickoff duties were handled by former JMU kicker Tyler Gray in 2018, redshirt sophomore Connor Madden in 2020 and redshirt sophomore Camden Wise in 2019 and 2021. Hes got the leg speed and consistent mechanics that you look for in a place kicker, with plenty of experience kicking in big games. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. He was a very nervous, shy guy at first, OKelly said. Ratkes most notable kick came in the quarterfinals of the 2017 FCS Playoffs when his 46-yard field goal as time expired gave the Dukes a dramatic win over Weber State at Bridgeforth Stadium. You can cancel at any time. 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. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Season wrap-up: College football cant ruin the magic of college football, no matter how hard it tries. 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. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. 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.. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. High School Atlee Major Public Administration Bio Related Stats Historical Biography JMU & FCS Career Records No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. 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. 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.. Log In. 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). pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. He used to be the most superstitious person in the world, Davis said. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. Man died Wednesday. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. He broke the conference record for. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. I thought special teams overall was good and Ratke made some long field goals tonight, said Cignetti, following Fridays practice. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. Cloudy. 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. 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. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. 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. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. For a time as he developed as a kicker, Ratke needed security blankets. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. 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. Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. Only 10 of this years 49 NFL kickers have made all of their extra points this season, five of whom have attempted at least 15 extra points. Since NFL games average more spectators than FCS games, scouts may have concerns about Ratkes lack of experience in high-pressure environments. 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. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. Ratke reached 100 career field goals, extending his own FCS record and breaking the NCAA record of 96 held by Arizona State's Zane Gonzalez (2013-16). Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. Hes also knocked through 176 PATs during his JMU career. 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!" Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. Teams [ edit] 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. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. But the cleats accumulated holes. 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. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. Image courtesy of JMU Athletics Communications. James Madison is preparing to host VMI in the first round of the FCS Playoffs. 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 . Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Here are some of the highlights and the Fargodome before the game. 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. He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. I think had we been in the Sun Belt for the last few years, his opportunity gets better. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . Cameron Dicker, Texas - Round Grade: PFA, 4. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA, 8. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. 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. 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 longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. 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. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. They have all been there enough, they have all done it enough, to the point that each made kick just furthers football history. It includes former Washington Football Team kickers Dustin Hopkins, Kai Forbath, Nick Novak and even the injured incumbent, Joey Slye, all in the top 20 all-time. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. 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. AP File Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. Well, not every time. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. 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. Mike Greene showed why he's one of the top NFL prospects on the @JMUFootball roster during Pro Day on Wedneday. A young Ratke disputed that. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. 10 Stony Brook in JMUs first matchup in the 2017 FCS playoffs. 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. Mechanicsville man charged with 10 child porn counts, Virginia State Superintendent Jillian Balow resigns, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders, Mike Rhoades after VCU clinched A-10 regular-season title, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 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. 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. 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