BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. I know what to expect. Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. Having never made a kick of 50 yards or more, Ratke lacks the range that other NFL prospects possess, but he makes up for it with his consistency. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. Now they are completely confident in each other. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). 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!" 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. Chance of rain 60%. 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.. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. 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 . 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. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. Chance of a morning shower. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. As the College Football Playoff approaches, it's once again the yearly conversation about the format for the FBS. They have all been there enough, they have all done it enough, to the point that each made kick just furthers football history. Low 39F. 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. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. 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 . Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. Season wrap-up: College football cant ruin the magic of college football, no matter how hard it tries. 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. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. | JMU Sports News Podcast. Now, Ratke is training to play in the NFL 3-4 days a week. HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals to set a Colonial Athletic Association record and top-ranked James Madison drubbed eleventh-ranked Richmond 23-6 on Saturday,. In the 2021 season, Ratke went seven of eight on field goals between 30 and 39 yards and eight of nine on field goals of 40 yards or more. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! Man died Wednesday. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. That changed versus No. 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. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. 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. Willl Jmu Use A Different Kicker Next Season, Will Ratke Be In The Jmu Football Hall Of Fame. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. As a freshman, Ratke attempted 56 kickoffs with 15 touchbacks and an average of 60.5 yards. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. 2022: |QB|WR|RB|FB|TE|OT|G|C|DT|EDGE| LB|S|CB|K|P|LS|OVERALL|. Parker White, South Carolina - Round. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. Chance of rain 60%. He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. 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. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). 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. 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. 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. While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. . The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. John Parker Romo, Virginia Tech - Round Grade: FA, 15. 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, Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. He said hes kicking 3-4 times a week. More than that, here is the list of kickers in. Nick Sciba, Wake Forest - Round Grade: PFA, 6. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. He holds the JMU and Colonial Athletic Association records for career field goals (72) and points scored (392). James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a career-high four field goals and James Madison bounced back from its lone loss of the season with a 19-3 win over Richmond. Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Their top ballcarrier, Donavyn Lester, was unavailable due to injury. 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. NEWARK, Del. The final record that is on the line entering November may not be decided until the FCS Playoffs. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault has been named to the College Football Playoff selection committee, along with Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler and Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen. If you want a guy whos going to kick a field goal and not miss inside 50 yards, its Ethan Ratke, OKelly said. Opinion | Who should win the 2022 NFL Awards? Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. No. They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. Chance of a morning shower. 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. Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal: 2nd Quarter: 11:29: Richmond field goal. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? He may have a future in it afterward. Ratke is coming off the 2021 FCS spring season in which he was perfect by nailing 14-of-14 field goal attempts. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. 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. 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. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. Your email address will not be published. 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. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. Even at the biggest programs, college kicking can be cause for concern. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. AP File Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA 8. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, that's why. Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona - Round Grade: FA, 13. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards . Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Given his height and recent performance, hes drawn interest from NFL scouts. 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a Copyright 2021 WHSV. Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. It was relatively smooth sailing for Ratke at first. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. Cameron Dicker, Texas - Round Grade: PFA, 4. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. 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). The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. I mean, there's one other good team every year, but really, were the dominant force.. Your email address will not be published. The Cowboys determined that DiNucci was worthy of a seventh-round pick, and theres no reason to believe a team couldnt take a flier on Johnson. JMU sixth-year, graduate long snapper Kyle Davis is wrapping up his last year as a Duke after starting in purple and gold for four years and serving as "the glue," as former JMU punter Harry O'Kelly (2017-21) called it, of the Dukes' special teams unit for multiple seasons. 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. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . Andrew Mevis, Iowa State - Round Grade: PFA, 7. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. Im not sure the fit makes a ton of sense on either team, but it appears theres at least NFL interest surrounding Johnson. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. 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. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. Ratke also earned the 2021 Fred Mitchell Award, which is given to the best kicker at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. Copyright 2021 WHSV. 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. 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. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. 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. A young Ratke disputed that. NFL kickers are struggling early in 2022. T. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. Sports Editor Madison Hricik writes how JMU ticketing works to make the highly-attended weekend happen. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. Here are some of the highlights and the Fargodome before the game. Ratke needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. 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. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. By the end of fall camp, Ratke had climbed to second string. Success! Gabe Brkic is a big (63" 200) kicker who burst onto the scene as a redshirt freshman in 2019 with a 17-for-17 season. This, 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. Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. 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. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Its almost like a security blanket.. 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. JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. I give them credit for that.. 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.