Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Dane Bruglers draft guide says Greenes 40 time checks in at over five seconds. You have permission to edit this article. 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. It would just kind of be like a tear, and it just slowly opened up even more from just the impact on the ground, Ratke said. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. What makes the Justices so elite? 2 James Madison on Saturday at Zable Stadium was more challenging than playing piano with mittens. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. Nick Sciba, Wake Forest - Round Grade: PFA, 6. 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. 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. In his one season at Iowa State, Mevis made a statement. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. 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. 3. There was an error processing your request. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! 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. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. Hes got the leg speed and consistent mechanics that you look for in a place kicker, with plenty of experience kicking in big games. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. 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.. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. 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. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. 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. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. 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. 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. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. NEWARK, Del. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. Your email address will not be published. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. 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. Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Jonathan Doerer, Notre Dame - Round Grade: FA, 14. Ratke went a combined 4-for-6 on field goals and extra points. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. Low 39F. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. If he was thrown off a little bit, you could tell it threw him off, Davis said. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. 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. Bennett and Jack break down what to expect out of MBB & WBB as they head down the stretch. 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. Sometimes we break it down before games, our little specialist huddle, before we take the field, Lets be perfect today. We approach every single kick, snap and hold that it could be the changing play of the game.. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. That doesnt mean well never play William & Mary again, or Richmond. 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. He broke the conference record for. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. All rights reserved. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. 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 . They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. or. Its a possibility if both sides were willing.. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. JMU won. 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. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. He said he wants work in public service if the NFL doesnt pan out or, even if it does, serve in the offseason. Man died Wednesday. All rights reserved. NEWARK, Del. High 67F. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. 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. 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. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. NFL kickers are struggling early in 2022. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. The seventh-ranked Dukes improved to 6-1 on the year and 4-1 in CAA play, while the Blue Hens fell for the . HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. Willl Jmu Use A Different Kicker Next Season, Will Ratke Be In The Jmu Football Hall Of Fame. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. 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. 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. 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. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. #NFLDraft. Jerry Brewer: As college sports change, coaches must stop whining and amplify new voices. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. You have permission to edit this article. Sports Editor Madison Hricik writes how JMU ticketing works to make the highly-attended weekend happen. Winds light and variable. Ratke kicked. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. Wheres Ratke now? 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. Find your friends on Facebook. JMU is 2-0 to open Sun Belt Conference play and still hasn't played a complete 60 minutes where it's dominated in all three facets of the game. 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. JMU, coming off a 32-28 come-from-behind win vs. App State last week, now sets its sights on Texas State. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high school All American game where he hit a 59 yard field goal in game. Connor Culp, Nebraska - Round Grade: FA. 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. Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. Its Dec. 8, 2017. Chance of a morning shower. He said hes kicking 3-4 times a week. Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. 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. Davis said Ratke wanted the specialists to sit in the same seats on the sideline or in meeting rooms. Low 39F. 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. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. 13-for-15 FG, 49-for-50 XP. 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. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. 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. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) sets two NCAA marks in W at W&M. 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). 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. 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. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA 10. It was a good win. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. Annalicia Goodman shines in Dukes' win over Tribe, 67-39. Liam Fornadel wouldve tied for 4th most bench press reps of offensive lineman that participated in that drill at the NFL Combine. 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. I try to keep it out of my mind., Six PATs would have been preferable to six FGs, in Ratkes estimation. 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. 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. 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. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. Error! Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? Ratke is coming off the 2021 FCS spring season in which he was perfect by nailing 14-of-14 field goal attempts. Our top kicker prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the best place kickers in college football. You know I think hes broke a lot of records and he was money in the bank today and he is most of the time, said JMU head coach Curt Cignetti following Saturdays game. Next: The Dukes wrap up their regular season at home against Towson. Cloudy. There was a problem saving your notification. JMU swim and dive head coach Dane Pedersen revealed the Dukes 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon. 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. 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 . High 67F. 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. Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. Jake Larson 43 Yd Field Goal: 2:38: James Madison field goal . There could be a competitive market for his services if he goes undrafted. 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 know has 67 for his career. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. 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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! Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. 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. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. Required fields are marked *. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. A young Ratke disputed that. He made a 48-yarder last year and a 47-yarder this year. The depth in this class doesnt seem to be great, and Ive struggled to find many small school gems which is unusual for the kicker spot. Can he hit from 50+ consistently? 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. He has made 95.7 percent of his kicks this year. Ratke attributed the missed kicks to his cleats, one being the only missed extra point of his career that wasnt blocked. Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. 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. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. 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. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . 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. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. 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. 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. The No. York has truly special leg strength, and was consistently trusted from 50+ at LSU. In his time with the Dukes, Ratke put up historic numbers and created an impressive legacy in college football. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. He got new cleats every year at JMU, but he was big on keeping the same pair every year. No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. 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. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. 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. 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. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. Error! Ratke said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. Obviously, when you walk off the field frustrated after a road win against a top 25 team, youve got a pretty good program, said JMU coach Curt Cignetti. NEWARK, Del. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We break down the Sun Belt Men's and Women's Tournament and take a look across the world of spring sports. . Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, that's why. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? (Stats Perform) - The FCS college football season is passing the midseason mark this weekend, although some teams have played over half of their schedule, depending on bye weeks. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. 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. Ratke felt he had to keep his pair. Yeah, hes better. The lineup includes three home dual meets,. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. 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. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. 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. Its almost like a security blanket.. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. Late in his career, injuries often sidelined Fornadel and likely crushed his chances of being drafted. 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