An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. If a pair of teams like him, theres a good chance a few others may as well. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. 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. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. Cameron Dicker, Texas - Round Grade: PFA, 4. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. 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. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. 1. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. 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. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. Teams [ edit] 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. 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. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. 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. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Since 2001, made Public in 2003, Draft Scout has been the Gold Standard Industry Leading Database Build for Compiling & Charting College Football Prospects from Prep to Pro. 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. Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. George Bray. Ratke's third field goal the longest in JMU postseason history capped . A young Ratke disputed that. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! That was the moment Ratke solidified his place in JMU football history. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. 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. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. 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. Ratke also earned the 2021 Fred Mitchell Award, which is given to the best kicker at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels. There was a problem saving your notification. JMU swim and dive head coach Dane Pedersen revealed the Dukes 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasn't a made a lot of long field goals. The No. I thought special teams overall was good and Ratke made some long field goals tonight, said Cignetti, following Fridays practice. James Madisons football team will be favored in Saturdays Football Championship Subdivision playoff game against Southeastern Louisiana because the Dukes allow fewer yards than all but one school in the entire division, because they lead the nation in turnover margin and because they have reached at least the national semifinals four times in the past five seasons. There was an error processing your request. 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. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. 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. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. If you want a guy whos going to kick a field goal and not miss inside 50 yards, its Ethan Ratke, OKelly said. We are powered by Three Notch'd! Ratke overtook kickoff duties, made 4-of-5 field goals and all extra points in his first four full games. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. Mike Greene showed why he's one of the top NFL prospects on the @JMUFootball roster during Pro Day on Wedneday. 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. 3. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. 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. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. 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. This is the . 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.. All rights reserved. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. Parker White, South Carolina - Round. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. It was a good win. 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. Fifty-two is more than someone has seen for me in the game, but most guys are going in and going back to 60 in their pro day, like the guys who were getting signed or taken to a minicamp.. 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. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. 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. 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. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. 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. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. I hear about it from other guys all the time. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. 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. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. Ive seen some JMU fans float the idea that an NFL team could use him as a short field-goal kicker, while also rostering someone who handles kickoffs and long field goals. 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.. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. 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. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. 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. Sports Editor Grant Johnson recounts Davis' football life to this point, which spans from an impromptu long snapping football camp in middle school and gaining respect at JMU to vying for an NFL job after this season. Greene 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. Dane Bruglers draft guide says Greenes 40 time checks in at over five seconds. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. On senior day in 2021, when JMU wore all black, Ratke still sported his white cleats. T. 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.. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. He said he wants work in public service if the NFL doesnt pan out or, even if it does, serve in the offseason. Its Dec. 8, 2017. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. 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. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. I know what to expect. He said he didnt think much of it. #NFLDraft. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. Chance of a morning shower. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA, 9. I give them credit for that.. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. Check out the massive spreadsheet now, 10 Players Who Will Dominate the 2023 NFL Combine. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. 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. Davis said Ratke wanted the specialists to sit in the same seats on the sideline or in meeting rooms. 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). Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. Liam Fornadel wouldve tied for 4th most bench press reps of offensive lineman that participated in that drill at the NFL Combine. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. Since NFL games average more spectators than FCS games, scouts may have concerns about Ratkes lack of experience in high-pressure environments. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. The lineup includes three home dual meets,. Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. Now they are completely confident in each other. He broke the conference record for. James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. Davis accused him of eating the same Chipotle meal every Thursday, a practice Ratke said he has weaned himself of. 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. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. 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, It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. Jonathan Doerer, Notre Dame - Round Grade: FA, 14. He had a couple unfortunate misses when he got into his head a little bit, but hes money every time he goes on the field.. Andrew Mevis, Iowa State - Round Grade: PFA, 7. 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. 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. This article was published more than1 year ago. 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. 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. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. 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. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. NEWARK, Del. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. 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. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. 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. Late in his career, injuries often sidelined Fornadel and likely crushed his chances of being drafted. 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. 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? In a Saturday filled with upsets across the Sun Belt Conference, there was an overall sense . Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards . With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . 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. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 13-for-15 FG, 49-for-50 XP. 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. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. That doesnt mean its impossible for Ratke to make it to the NFL: Arguably the greatest NFL kicker of all time, Adam Vinatieri, attended the FCS South Dakota State. Ratke needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. Hes a versatile lineman who dominated FCS foes for much of his career. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. What makes the Justices so elite? Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. He used to be the most superstitious person in the world, Davis said. Sports editor Savannah Reger shares her experiences and what it was like to cover everything this season. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. The seventh-ranked Dukes improved to 6-1 on the year and 4-1 in CAA play, while the Blue Hens fell for the . Your email address will not be published. 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. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a Error! Hes a short stepper with a quick kick and decent elevation, while maintaining above average accuracy. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. I mean, there's one other good team every year, but really, were the dominant force.. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last 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. 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