Davis accused him of eating the same Chipotle meal every Thursday, a practice Ratke said he has weaned himself of. I think had we been in the Sun Belt for the last few years, his opportunity gets better. 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. With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . 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. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. 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.. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. 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. 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. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. Copyright 2021 WHSV. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. 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. Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops says transfer QB Devin Leary, who had season-ending surgery in 2022 for a pectoral injury, is "close to full go" for the Wildcats. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. According to. There was a problem saving your notification. York has truly special leg strength, and was consistently trusted from 50+ at LSU. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. 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. 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. 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. 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. Mike Greene wouldve been tied for second amongst participating DL with Kayvon Thibodeaux #ProReady https://t.co/O5NPI37kRe. He didnt wear the new pair all week. Ethan Ratke 37 Yd Field Goal: 3rd Quarter: 6:49: Richmond field goal. Hes also knocked through 176 PATs during his JMU career. See the impact by Zip code. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. 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. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. To view other positions, follow the links below. Ratke, who is preparing for his sixth season with the Dukes, has already put together a storied career. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). 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. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. Ratke has 13 games with three or more FGs. Its Dec. 8, 2017. Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. He broke the conference record for. He made a 48-yarder last year and a 47-yarder this year. Late in his career, injuries often sidelined Fornadel and likely crushed his chances of being drafted. Contact BNB Football with any questions, comments, suggestions, or business inquiries. 2-for-3 from 40-49 yards, 1-for-2 from 50+, long of 50. 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. 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. Error! Ratke said it was because he always dragged his right foot. 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. 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. Jonathan Doerer, Notre Dame - Round Grade: FA, 14. In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. - 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. NEWARK, Del. There was a problem saving your notification. This article was published more than1 year ago. So, Ratke and his white cleats were tested against live bullets, starting in the third quarter versus the Tribe. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. 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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. Ratke attributed the missed kicks to his cleats, one being the only missed extra point of his career that wasnt blocked. Dane Bruglers draft guide says Greenes 40 time checks in at over five seconds. In his one season at Iowa State, Mevis made a statement. Cade York, LSU. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. Man died Wednesday. It was relatively smooth sailing for Ratke at first. Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal: 2nd Quarter: 11:29: Richmond field goal. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 1 ranking in country. Nick Sciba, Wake Forest - Round Grade: PFA, 6. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. 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. 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. Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Jake Larson 43 Yd Field Goal: 2:38: James Madison field goal . Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. 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). I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. But Ratke couldnt attempt a field goal longer than 52 yards because of rain, JMU moved its drills to a half-football-field indoor facility. 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. You can cancel at any time. . The superstition just comes from the stress and it being a new thing when I first started, Ratke said. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. JMU football opened the season with two large home crowds, and with Family Weekend sold out, JMU Athletics is continuing its upward trend of ticket sales. 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) To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. Could he handle kickoffs reliably? More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. I think they got overlooked purely because we're in a conference where there was no really other good teams. Copyright 2021 WHSV. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. Find your friends on Facebook. 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. It was a good win. Im guessing Greene will have a line of suitors when teams start signing undrafted free agents. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . Low 39F. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA, 8. Your email address will not be published. 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! 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.. That changed versus No. He holds the JMU and Colonial Athletic Association records for career field goals (72) and points scored (392). It should look identical each time out. High 67F. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. 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. Staff writer Craig Mathias details who should win what and the key players from the 2021 NFL season. Annalicia Goodman shines in Dukes' win over Tribe, 67-39. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. Wheres Ratke now? 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. "J-M-U!" Chance of a morning shower. 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. 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.. 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. The No. Now they are completely confident in each other. 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. 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. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. 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.. Ratke made 101 of 117 field goals in college, or 86.3% of them. 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. 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. . 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. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. More than that, here is the list of kickers in. JMU redshirt freshman Antwane Wells (Highland Springs) made nine catches for 134 yards. 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.. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. I try to keep it out of my mind., Six PATs would have been preferable to six FGs, in Ratkes estimation. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. 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. Sports editor Savannah Reger shares her experiences and what it was like to cover everything this season. Ratke said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. A young Ratke disputed that. JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. 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. He was recruited to the position at JMU. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. No. As a freshman, Ratke attempted 56 kickoffs with 15 touchbacks and an average of 60.5 yards. 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. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. Here are some of the highlights and the Fargodome before the game. 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.. But the cleats accumulated holes. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. 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