JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. JMU, by the end of the 2017 regular season, hadnt lost in 23 outings dating back to the previous September. More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. "J-M-U!" Ratke has made just under 84% of his field goal attempts at JMU. 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!" 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 . 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. 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. NFL kickers are struggling early in 2022. 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? Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. Im guessing Greene will have a line of suitors when teams start signing undrafted free agents. Cade York, LSU. 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Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. Michigan finally did. His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. Its a possibility if both sides were willing.. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. I think they got overlooked purely because we're in a conference where there was no really other good teams. 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 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. 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. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. We are powered by Three Notch'd! Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. If a pair of teams like him, theres a good chance a few others may as well. 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. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. Ratke said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. Low 39F. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards . He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. 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. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. He didnt wear the new pair all week. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. A 36-yard touchdown pass and successful extra point from Weber State left the JMU faithful silent. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. Its not about me at all, he said. Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. There could be a competitive market for his services if he goes undrafted. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. The No. Chance of rain 60%. 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. 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). What makes the Justices so elite? Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). Well, not every time. He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . 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. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. 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. 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. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? 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. That changed versus No. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. 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,. 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. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Ethan Ratke talks with Dave Thomas. JMU downed Texas State 40-13 on Family Weekend to move to 4-0 (2-0 Sun Belt) in its first year in the FBS. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . 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. 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. 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. 15-for-18 FG, 39-for-39 XP. I thought special teams overall was good and Ratke made some long field goals tonight, said Cignetti, following Fridays practice. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. 3. Our top kicker prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the best place kickers in college football. Greene dominated at the FCS level, which is a must for a defensive lineman hoping to move to the NFL. Please subscribe to keep reading. Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. Image courtesy of JMU Athletics Communications. Parker White, South Carolina - Round. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to his kicks. 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. Davis guessed they amassed 5,000-6,000 snap-hold-kick reps together. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. Cloudy. The 2022 NFL Draft will be here before we know it which means that it is time to get ready for what lies ahead. We were in position to really dominate, and they made a few plays in the second half. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. High School Atlee Major Public Administration Bio Related Stats Historical Biography JMU & FCS Career Records Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. 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. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. . Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. Ethan Ratke kicked four field goals. 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. 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. Jerry Brewer: As college sports change, coaches must stop whining and amplify new voices. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick) 7:00: James Madison field goal. 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. Ratke is coming off the 2021 FCS spring season in which he was perfect by nailing 14-of-14 field goal attempts. 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. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Saturday (April 24) at Bridgeforth Stadium. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. 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. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. JMU led 23-0 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. He may have a future in it afterward. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA 8. There was an error processing your request. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. This article was published more than1 year ago. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. See the impact by Zip code. 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. JMU, coming off a 32-28 come-from-behind win vs. App State last week, now sets its sights on Texas State. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. 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. The starting kicker, then-junior Tyler Gray (2015-18), injured his hip flexor against William & Mary during the seventh regular season game in that same year. Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. 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.. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. High 67F. 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. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. We are presented by Three Notch'd Brewing! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. I think were ready to move on, Cignetti said. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. He said hes kicking 3-4 times a week. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. Nick Sciba, Wake Forest - Round Grade: PFA, 6. Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. Now, Ratke is training to play in the NFL 3-4 days a week. 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 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. | JMU Sports News Podcast, Basketballs are Poised for Solid Finishes? Winds light and variable. 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. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. 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. 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. It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! This is the . He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. 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. Opinion | Who should win the 2022 NFL Awards? In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. All rights reserved. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. (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. Mechanicsville man charged with 10 child porn counts, Virginia State Superintendent Jillian Balow resigns, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders, Mike Rhoades after VCU clinched A-10 regular-season title, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards. He has made 95.7 percent of his kicks this year. 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. 1. Ive seen some JMU fans float the idea that an NFL team could use him as a short field-goal kicker, while also rostering someone who handles kickoffs and long field goals. #NFLDraft. 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