HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. 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. 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. The No. Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. Annalicia Goodman shines in Dukes' win over Tribe, 67-39. 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. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. It was relatively smooth sailing for Ratke at first. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Nick Sciba, Wake Forest - Round Grade: PFA, 6. 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. 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. 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. He. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. 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. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. A 36-yard touchdown pass and successful extra point from Weber State left the JMU faithful silent. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . Winds light and variable. 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. 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. 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. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. He was recruited to the position at JMU. 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. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Saturday (April 24) at Bridgeforth Stadium. Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. Vinatieri had a fruitful career with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, winning four Super Bowls and kicking the game-winning field goal in the, Editors Perspective: Covering JMU sports in 2021, Opinion | Top 10 JMU sports moments of 2021, JMU's season comes to a close after falling to NDSU 20-14, JMU and NDSU fans team up to support local charities, JMU and NDSU tailgating fun in Fargo, North Dakota. AP File Ratke went a combined 4-for-6 on field goals and extra points. All rights reserved. George Bray. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. NEWARK, Del. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. 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. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. Ratke, who is preparing for his sixth season with the Dukes, has already put together a storied career. Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. 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. JMU led 13-0 at halftime behind the passing of sixth-year senior quarterback Cole Johnson (334 yards, along with 46 rushing yards) and Ratkes first two FGs. 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. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. Cade York, LSU. Said Cignetti of Ratke: Money in the bank.. 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. In his time with the Dukes, Ratke put up historic numbers and created an impressive legacy in college football. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Ratke made 101 of 117 field goals in college, or 86.3% of them. 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. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. 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. This article was published more than1 year ago. Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. 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. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. As the College Football Playoff approaches, it's once again the yearly conversation about the format for the FBS. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. The 2022 NFL Draft will be here before we know it which means that it is time to get ready for what lies ahead. 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. Jonathan Doerer, Notre Dame - Round Grade: FA, 14. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. 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. James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. Following in DiNuccis footsteps is Cole Johnson, who used a stellar fall season to go from a longtime backup to one of the best players at the FCS level. So, Ratke and his white cleats were tested against live bullets, starting in the third quarter versus the Tribe. To view other positions, follow the links below. 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. 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? Could he handle kickoffs reliably? Find your friends on Facebook. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. He used to be the most superstitious person in the world, Davis said. If a team chooses to pick a kicker, it usually happens in later rounds. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. | JMU Sports News Podcast. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. Either of them. 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. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. Its Dec. 8, 2017. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. Ive played in rainy games and games where were down and games where were scoring a lot and kicking a whole lot.. 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. Ratke said it was because he always dragged his right foot. Can he hit from 50+ consistently? The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. But they have attempted 31 field goals and made 28. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. Well, not every time. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. Opinion | Who should win the 2022 NFL Awards? The Tribe popped two long touchdown runs (53-yarder by Malachi Imoh, 46-yarder by Bronson Yoder) to tighten it up. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. Log In. 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, The final record that is on the line entering November may not be decided until the FCS Playoffs. Davis said Ratke wanted the specialists to sit in the same seats on the sideline or in meeting rooms. It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! 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. Even though no more than 3 will get selected in the draft, several more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite. Hes a short stepper with a quick kick and decent elevation, while maintaining above average accuracy. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . We are presented by Three Notch'd Brewing! W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. Man died Wednesday. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. 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That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . James Madison is preparing to host VMI in the first round of the FCS Playoffs. 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. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). He didnt get too many chances to show his leg strength in college games, but he impressed with a 54 yarder in game this year. We were in position to really dominate, and they made a few plays in the second half. Given his height and recent performance, hes drawn interest from NFL scouts. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. 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. 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. Parker White, South Carolina - Round. That would be Kyle Davis, JMUs long snapper, and Alex Miller, JMUs holder. Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. Hes a versatile lineman who dominated FCS foes for much of his career. 3. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. He got new cleats every year at JMU, but he was big on keeping the same pair every year. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. It should look identical each time out. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. Im guessing Greene will have a line of suitors when teams start signing undrafted free agents. 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. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasn't a made a lot of long field goals. Hes also knocked through 176 PATs during his JMU career. 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. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. 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). More than that, here is the list of kickers in. Their top ballcarrier, Donavyn Lester, was unavailable due to injury. I know what to expect. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . Ratke drills it from 52 yards out. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. 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. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. Copyright 2021 WHSV. For JMU, the field goal 6:50 into the game by redshirt junior kicker Camden Wise signified something more than a fleeting lull at The Rock. It was the first made field goal by a JMU kicker other than Ethan Ratke (2016-21) since Nov. 17, 2018, versus No. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high school All American game where he hit a 59 yard field goal in game. 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) Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. Sports Editor Madison Hricik writes how JMU ticketing works to make the highly-attended weekend happen. We are powered by Three Notch'd! 1 ranking in country. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. Required fields are marked *. High 67F. Please subscribe to keep reading. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. 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. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. 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. Error! Willl Jmu Use A Different Kicker Next Season, Will Ratke Be In The Jmu Football Hall Of Fame. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. He made a 48-yarder last year and a 47-yarder this year. He said hes kicking 3-4 times a week. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. 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. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick) 7:00: James Madison field goal. 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. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. To view other positions, follow the links below. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. There was a problem saving your notification. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. Tired of reading? 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. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. 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. JMU, by the end of the 2017 regular season, hadnt lost in 23 outings dating back to the previous September. Michigan finally did. 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. Cloudy. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. 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. 13-for-15 FG, 49-for-50 XP. NFL kickers are usually responsible for kickoff duties in addition to field goals and PATs. There was an error processing your request. The Dukes have won six of their last seven games, leaving us to wonder if they could be putting on their dancing shoes come March. 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. 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. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. "J-M-U!" Ratke is coming off the 2021 FCS spring season in which he was perfect by nailing 14-of-14 field goal attempts. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. Success! Low 39F. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Contact BNB Football with any questions, comments, suggestions, or business inquiries. 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.. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. 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. . To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. Success! Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. Chance of a morning shower. He know has 67 for his career. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. 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. James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. 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