Connor Culp, Nebraska - Round Grade: FA. The biggest question for Shudak is his untested mental fortitude. Opinion | Who should win the 2022 NFL Awards? Ratke also earned the 2021 Fred Mitchell Award, which is given to the best kicker at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels. Cameron Dicker, Texas - Round Grade: PFA, 4. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. He got new cleats every year at JMU, but he was big on keeping the same pair every year. However, Ratke averaged more yards per kickoff in his career than the three kickers who followed him. 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. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. 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, 1. Theres a couple of big name kickers at the top of the class who were top recruits have been on the NFL radar for multiple years, and a few more prospects who had great seasons and workouts. To view other positions, follow the links below. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA 10. 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. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. 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. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. 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. . Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. Name, image and likeness: As NIL money keeps rising for players, coaches like Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban are lobbing accusations at each other while most Americans are still enjoying college sports, a Post-UMD poll finds. He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. 8-for-11 from 40-49 yards, 2-for-2 from 50+, long of 54. NEWARK, Del. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. Nick Saban turns assistants into head coaches and in Kirby Smart, a title challenger. 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. JMU sixth-year, graduate long snapper Kyle Davis is wrapping up his last year as a Duke after starting in purple and gold for four years and serving as "the glue," as former JMU punter Harry O'Kelly (2017-21) called it, of the Dukes' special teams unit for multiple seasons. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. Ratke made 101 of 117 field goals in college, or 86.3% of them. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. I think were ready to move on, Cignetti said. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. High School Atlee Major Public Administration Bio Related Stats Historical Biography JMU & FCS Career Records By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. The Tribe popped two long touchdown runs (53-yarder by Malachi Imoh, 46-yarder by Bronson Yoder) to tighten it up. Hes also knocked through 176 PATs during his JMU career. I think they got overlooked purely because we're in a conference where there was no really other good teams. | JMU Sports News Podcast. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. 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. PUBLISHED: October 14, 2018 at 4:45 a.m. | UPDATED: December 12, 2018 at 1:21 p.m. D'Angelo Amos returned two punts of more than 80 yards for touchdowns, Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal: 2nd Quarter: 11:29: Richmond field goal. As a freshman, Ratke attempted 56 kickoffs with 15 touchbacks and an average of 60.5 yards. JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. 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In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. 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. 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. Season wrap-up: College football cant ruin the magic of college football, no matter how hard it tries. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. All rights reserved. NFL kickers are struggling early in 2022. JMU won. 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. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. There was an error processing your request. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). 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. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. 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. 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. We are powered by Three Notch'd! It should look identical each time out. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. High 67F. Chance of a morning shower. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. ESPN 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. Required fields are marked *. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. Now, Ratke is training to play in the NFL 3-4 days a week. I mean, there's one other good team every year, but really, were the dominant force.. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. 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. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. He broke the conference record for. 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. 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. NFL kickers are usually responsible for kickoff duties in addition to field goals and PATs. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. 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. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. You can cancel at any time. T. Even more impressively, Ratke is the all-time college career leader in field goals made with 101. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. NEWARK, Del. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. 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. That was the moment Ratke solidified his place in JMU football history. All rights reserved. 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? Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. We are presented by Three Notch'd Brewing! His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. Ethan Ratke talks with Dave Thomas. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. I hear about it from other guys all the time. 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. Either of them. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. You have permission to edit this article. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. Hes a short stepper with a quick kick and decent elevation, while maintaining above average accuracy. In a Saturday filled with upsets across the Sun Belt Conference, there was an overall sense . He finished his career with 39 tackles for loss and 18 sacks, and he disrupted FCS offenses from both the defensive tackle and defensive end positions during his collegiate career. JMU swim and dive head coach Dane Pedersen revealed the Dukes 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. 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! The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. 15-for-18 FG, 39-for-39 XP. The final record that is on the line entering November may not be decided until the FCS Playoffs. Im not sure the fit makes a ton of sense on either team, but it appears theres at least NFL interest surrounding Johnson. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. 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.. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. 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. Ratke kicked. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . Your email address will not be published. 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. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. In his one season at Iowa State, Mevis made a statement. JMU led 23-0 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. Head back to the 2022 NFL Draft Bible Virtual Guide homepage. 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.. 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. JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Its Dec. 8, 2017. 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. Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. 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. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . What makes the Justices so elite? From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. 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. 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. He made a 48-yarder last year and a 47-yarder this year. 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!" 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.. Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. , 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. Said Cignetti of Ratke: Money in the bank.. 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. Wheres Ratke now? He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. 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. . Mike Greene wouldve been tied for second amongst participating DL with Kayvon Thibodeaux #ProReady https://t.co/O5NPI37kRe. 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. 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. 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. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasnt a made a lot of long field goals. 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. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? 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. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. - 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. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! 10 Stony Brook in JMUs first matchup in the 2017 FCS playoffs. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . We were in position to really dominate, and they made a few plays in the second half. Contact Grant Johnson at breezesports@gmail.com. Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. 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. 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. Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. 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. 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. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick) 7:00: James Madison field goal. Error! 2-for-3 from 40-49 yards, 1-for-2 from 50+, long of 50. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. 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. 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. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA, 8. 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. In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. Now they are completely confident in each other. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. There was an error processing your request. A 36-yard touchdown pass and successful extra point from Weber State left the JMU faithful silent. 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. Chance of a morning shower. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. He was recruited to the position at JMU. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. 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. 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. NEWARK, Del. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. Could he handle kickoffs reliably? Davis accused him of eating the same Chipotle meal every Thursday, a practice Ratke said he has weaned himself of. The Dukes have won six of their last seven games, leaving us to wonder if they could be putting on their dancing shoes come March. 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. Cloudy. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. 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. While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. 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. This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. According to. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. 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. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. 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