Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. 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. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. 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! Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. 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). 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. Ratke felt he had to keep his pair. 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. He was a very nervous, shy guy at first, OKelly said. JMU led 23-0 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. Jerry Brewer: As college sports change, coaches must stop whining and amplify new voices. 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. 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. He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. 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. . Its not about me at all, he said. Chance of a morning shower. 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 up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. JMU won. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. Copyright 2021 WHSV. Hes also knocked through 176 PATs during his JMU career. Even at the biggest programs, college kicking can be cause for concern. Cade York, LSU. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. He know has 67 for his career. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. Ratke went a combined 4-for-6 on field goals and extra points. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. 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. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. Copyright 2021 WHSV. 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. 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) Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. 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. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. 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. Ethan Ratke kicked four field goals. Ratke said it was because he always dragged his right foot. 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.. Cloudy. So, Ratke and his white cleats were tested against live bullets, starting in the third quarter versus the Tribe. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. 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. Parker White, South Carolina - Round. 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 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. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). 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, After throwing for 3,779 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only four interceptions last season, its clear Johnson can make a variety of throws and lead an offense. 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. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. Ratke attributed the missed kicks to his cleats, one being the only missed extra point of his career that wasnt blocked. 7-for-7 from 40-49 yards, 4-for-6 from 50+, long of 51. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. 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. 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. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. 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. 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. He didnt wear the new pair all week. 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. George Bray. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. 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. We are powered by Three Notch'd Brewing, Both teams are in the mix for double byes in the SBC Tournament. 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. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. Ratke drills it from 52 yards out. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. Hes got the leg speed and consistent mechanics that you look for in a place kicker, with plenty of experience kicking in big games. 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Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA, 9. Given his height and recent performance, hes drawn interest from NFL scouts. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. Liam Fornadel wouldve tied for 4th most bench press reps of offensive lineman that participated in that drill at the NFL Combine. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein played for two different Division II programs University of Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri Western before he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams. 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. You have permission to edit this article. I think were ready to move on, Cignetti said. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker 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. 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. 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. This was the last dance until who knows when for these programs that have met 44 times in a series that kicked off in 1978. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasnt a made a lot of long field goals. Check out the massive spreadsheet now, 10 Players Who Will Dominate the 2023 NFL Combine. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has been a perfect 20-for-20 on extra points. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. He used to be the most superstitious person in the world, Davis said. 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. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. 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. 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. Since NFL games average more spectators than FCS games, scouts may have concerns about Ratkes lack of experience in high-pressure environments. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? No. I think I just try to think about the next kick and you know, if I miss in practice, I put it in the back of my mind and focus on the next one, said Ratke. 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. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. Ratke needs just four more field goals to break the record of 75 held by Montanas Dan Carpenter. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. 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. Contact Grant Johnson at breezesports@gmail.com. Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. A young Ratke disputed that. Error! There was an error processing your request. The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. 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. Sports editor Savannah Reger shares her experiences and what it was like to cover everything this season. 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.. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. Success! 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. Man died Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. 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. 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. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Photos: Tornadoes and severe winds cause damage in Oklahoma, Rescue search for survivors after migrant boat shipwreck, join the Sun Belt Conference and the Football Bowl Subdivision, Southern California and UCLA announced they are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, most Americans are still enjoying college sports, Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban. Davis guessed they amassed 5,000-6,000 snap-hold-kick reps together. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. Michigan finally did. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. Ratke kicked. Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. He. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. Our top kicker prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the best place kickers in college football. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. 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. 10 Stony Brook in JMUs first matchup in the 2017 FCS playoffs. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. That doesnt mean well never play William & Mary again, or Richmond. 15 Towson in the last game of the regular season that year. Chance of rain 60%. The biggest question for Shudak is his untested mental fortitude. Ratke's third field goal the longest in JMU postseason history capped . Ratke, who is preparing for his sixth season with the Dukes, has already put together a storied career. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. 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. Staff writer Craig Mathias details who should win what and the key players from the 2021 NFL season. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. 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. 13-for-15 FG, 49-for-50 XP. 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. He said hes kicking 3-4 times a week. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Saturday (April 24) at Bridgeforth Stadium. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. Im guessing Greene will have a line of suitors when teams start signing undrafted free agents. 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. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. You have permission to edit this article. , 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. Its not a requirement of all kickers, as Atlanta Falcons punter Thomas Morestead handled kickoff duties for most of his tenure with the Saints, as did former Colts punter Pat McAfee. Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. Log In. Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. 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. You can cancel at any time. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. There was a problem saving your notification. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. 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. Reliable Ratke remains a consistent performer for Dukes, 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. Distance is the . That would be Kyle Davis, JMUs long snapper, and Alex Miller, JMUs holder. Strength and production are two positives in Greenes favor as he looks to land on an NFL roster. This is the . Ratke has 13 games with three or more FGs. The No. NFL teams are preparing their upcoming draft boards, which means that The NFL Draft Bible is preparing you for another draft year with 2022 NFL Draft rankings. 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? BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. VILLANOVA, Pa. 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