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. If a team chooses to pick a kicker, it usually happens in later rounds. 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.. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. Even at the biggest programs, college kicking can be cause for concern. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. That would be Kyle Davis, JMUs long snapper, and Alex Miller, JMUs holder. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA 10. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. Bennett and Jack break down what to expect out of MBB & WBB as they head down the stretch. You can cancel at any time. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. 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. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. To view other positions, follow the links below. That was the moment Ratke solidified his place in JMU football history. 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. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. NEWARK, Del. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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). 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. 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. Could he handle kickoffs reliably? , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. 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. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. Connor Culp, Nebraska - Round Grade: FA. Davis guessed they amassed 5,000-6,000 snap-hold-kick reps together. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. 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. All rights reserved. That doesnt mean well never play William & Mary again, or 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. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Saturday (April 24) at Bridgeforth Stadium. Copyright 2021 WHSV. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. George Bray. Davis accused him of eating the same Chipotle meal every Thursday, a practice Ratke said he has weaned himself of. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. As the College Football Playoff approaches, it's once again the yearly conversation about the format for the FBS. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. 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. 15 Towson in the last game of the regular season that year. Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. 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) Check out the massive spreadsheet now, 10 Players Who Will Dominate the 2023 NFL Combine. It was a good win. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. We are powered by Three Notch'd and BetOnline. Can he hit from 50+ consistently? 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. We want to be perfect. 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. . 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. I think were ready to move on, Cignetti said. Either of them. Ive played in rainy games and games where were down and games where were scoring a lot and kicking a whole lot.. 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. 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. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. He holds the JMU and Colonial Athletic Association records for career field goals (72) and points scored (392). 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. 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. With a 23-yarder that gave JMU a 3-0 lead at the end of first quarter, Ratke set the career scoring record for an NCAA kicker, breaking the mark of 499 by Oklahomas Austin Seibert (2015-18). The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. Its almost like a security blanket.. 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. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 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. Michigan finally did. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. 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. 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.. His confidence has certainly rubbed off on me.. Ratke felt he had to keep his pair. 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 just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. Winds light and variable. 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. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. 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. 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. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. NFL kickers are usually responsible for kickoff duties in addition to field goals and PATs. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. You have permission to edit this article. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). 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. T. Distance is the . Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. 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. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. 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. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. According to. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. Ratke said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. 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!" It should look identical each time out. 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. If he was thrown off a little bit, you could tell it threw him off, Davis said. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. 1. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. High 67F. 3. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a Im guessing Greene will have a line of suitors when teams start signing undrafted free agents. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. There was a problem saving your notification. However, Ratke averaged more yards per kickoff in his career than the three kickers who followed him. Johnson seems like JMUs best bet to have a player picked in the 2022 NFL Draft, thanks in part to a solid showing at JMUs Pro Day. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. The Tribe popped two long touchdown runs (53-yarder by Malachi Imoh, 46-yarder by Bronson Yoder) to tighten it up. 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. Log In. AP File or. 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. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, that's why. Annalicia Goodman shines in Dukes' win over Tribe, 67-39. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. 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,. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. Even more impressively, Ratke is the all-time college career leader in field goals made with 101. Ethan Ratke 37 Yd Field Goal: 3rd Quarter: 6:49: Richmond field goal. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. 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. 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. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. The 2023 NFL Combine begins in less than a week, and every year we see a handful of prospects shoot, The 2022 NFL Draft class is unique in its lack of top end talent but ridiculously strong depth. Cloudy. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. Find your friends on Facebook. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). He was recruited to the position at JMU. There could be a competitive market for his services if he goes undrafted. 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. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). We are powered by Three Notch'd Brewing, Both teams are in the mix for double byes in the SBC Tournament. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. , 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. USCs fever dream: At the Trojans spring game, minds long addled with college football might struggle to remember where all of the players and coaches used to be. 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. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. But the cleats accumulated holes. Ratke attributed the missed kicks to his cleats, one being the only missed extra point of his career that wasnt blocked. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesn't surprise me at all. Ethan Ratke talks with Dave Thomas. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. Copyright 2021 WHSV. 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. He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. Head back to the 2022 NFL Draft Bible Virtual Guide homepage. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Required fields are marked *. Cameron Dicker, Texas - Round Grade: PFA, 4. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. Now they are completely confident in each other. 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. I know what to expect. 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. 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. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. 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. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. He know has 67 for his career. 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. 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. Hes also knocked through 176 PATs during his JMU career. 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. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. He was a very nervous, shy guy at first, OKelly said. 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. 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. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. 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. 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. 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. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. 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. 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