HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. 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 won. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). , 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. JMU swim and dive head coach Dane Pedersen revealed the Dukes 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon. I thought special teams overall was good and Ratke made some long field goals tonight, said Cignetti, following Fridays practice. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. 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. Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Saturday (April 24) at Bridgeforth Stadium. Ethan Ratke 37 Yd Field Goal: 3rd Quarter: 6:49: Richmond field goal. If a pair of teams like him, theres a good chance a few others may as well. 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. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. 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. 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 2004 Super Bowl. He was a very nervous, shy guy at first, OKelly said. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. 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. 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. 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. Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. To view other positions, follow the links below. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. 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.. 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. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. The superstition just comes from the stress and it being a new thing when I first started, Ratke said. You have permission to edit this article. 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 has 13 games with three or more FGs. He used to be the most superstitious person in the world, Davis said. 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. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. In his one season at Iowa State, Mevis made a statement. 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 . 1. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. 15 Towson in the last game of the regular season that year. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. 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. Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. You can cancel at any time. 10 Stony Brook in JMUs first matchup in the 2017 FCS playoffs. If he was thrown off a little bit, you could tell it threw him off, Davis said. | JMU Sports News Podcast. Teams [ edit] Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. Ethan Ratke talks with Dave Thomas. Your email address will not be published. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. Ratke needs just four more field goals to break the record of 75 held by Montanas Dan Carpenter. 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. Low 39F. 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. 13-for-15 FG, 49-for-50 XP. 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. More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. 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.. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. That doesnt mean well never play William & Mary again, or Richmond. While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. 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. We want to be perfect. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. Log In. Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal: 2nd Quarter: 11:29: Richmond field goal. Success! He has made 95.7 percent of his kicks this year. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. JMU defeated App State yesterday, 32-28, after falling behind 28-3 in the second quarter and storming back with 22 unanswered points in the second half. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. 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? 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. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. In a Saturday filled with upsets across the Sun Belt Conference, there was an overall sense . Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. 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. 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!" The lineup includes three home dual meets,. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. On senior day in 2021, when JMU wore all black, Ratke still sported his white cleats. Winds light and variable. 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. One kicker got drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft in April and six were signed as undrafted free agents all from Power 5 programs. 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. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. 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. 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. Well, not every time. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. It was a good win. This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. 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 left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. 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. We are powered by Three Notch'd Brewing, Both teams are in the mix for double byes in the SBC Tournament. Coming SoonTerms & Conditions | Privacy Policy, Draft Scout is an Independent Contractor, Currently Outsourcing Non-Exclusive Scalable ContentBrian Hitterman, NFL Draft Scout/Draft Scout Database Creator, Contact: brianhitterman@msn.com, - Draft Scout Evolve: Player Rating Changes, - CFB's Best Player Names By Year/Position. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. The No. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. 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. Since NFL games average more spectators than FCS games, scouts may have concerns about Ratkes lack of experience in high-pressure environments. 3. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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.. 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. Im guessing Greene will have a line of suitors when teams start signing undrafted free agents. 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. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA, 8. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a Low 39F. His confidence has certainly rubbed off on me.. 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. Now they are completely confident in each other. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. According to a Sept. 16 article from The Athletics Mike Sando, Week 1 kickers were worse in clutch kicks than any week since at least 2000. Distance is the . Hes also knocked through 176 PATs during his JMU career. We were in position to really dominate, and they made a few plays in the second half. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. 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? So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. NEWARK, Del. No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. JMU, coming off a 32-28 come-from-behind win vs. App State last week, now sets its sights on Texas State. 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. We are powered by Three Notch'd! Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Copyright 2021 WHSV. James Madison is preparing to host VMI in the first round of the FCS Playoffs. Chance of rain 60%. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. Its almost like a security blanket.. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. The jump between the FCS and the NFL is massive, but the expectation isnt really that Johnson become a starter. He said he wants work in public service if the NFL doesnt pan out or, even if it does, serve in the offseason. I hear about it from other guys all the time. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. 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. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. AP File Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. 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. Either of them. 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. He didnt wear the new pair all week. Check out the massive spreadsheet now, 10 Players Who Will Dominate the 2023 NFL Combine. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. This ends the programs , Matthew Fraase earned the nickname the Unbiased Bison Admin because, he said, his friends , Before JMU football took on NDSU, the tailgating scene was cold and festive. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. 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. All rights reserved. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. I know what to expect. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. 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. 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. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. . 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. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. . 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. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. Mike Greene showed why he's one of the top NFL prospects on the @JMUFootball roster during Pro Day on Wedneday. 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. He. 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. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. By the end of fall camp, Ratke had climbed to second string. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. 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. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high school All American game where he hit a 59 yard field goal in game. John Parker Romo, Virginia Tech - Round Grade: FA, 15. The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. But the cleats accumulated holes. Ive played in rainy games and games where were down and games where were scoring a lot and kicking a whole lot.. Copyright 2021 WHSV. 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. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. Their top ballcarrier, Donavyn Lester, was unavailable due to injury. 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. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to his kicks. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. 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. He may have a future in it afterward. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA 8. 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. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. Ratke made 101 of 117 field goals in college, or 86.3% of them. 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. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . #NFLDraft. 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He was recruited to the position at JMU. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. JMU redshirt freshman Antwane Wells (Highland Springs) made nine catches for 134 yards. High 67F. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick) 7:00: James Madison field goal. 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. Im not sure the fit makes a ton of sense on either team, but it appears theres at least NFL interest surrounding Johnson. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. Bench press isnt everything, though, and there are likely valid questions about whether Greenes production at the FCS level could translate in some capacity to the NFL. Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. Andrew Mevis, Iowa State - Round Grade: PFA, 7. All rights reserved. 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. There was an error processing your request. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). He was an absolutely insane 15-of-19 from 50+ in his time there, and gets excellent height on his kicks to avoid the getting blocked. No. In his time with the Dukes, Ratke put up historic numbers and created an impressive legacy in college football. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. 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