Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. Please subscribe to keep reading. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. That changed versus No. I hear about it from other guys all the time. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. . Contact Grant Johnson at breezesports@gmail.com. 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. Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal: 2nd Quarter: 11:29: Richmond field goal. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. 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. Ratke needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . I try to keep it out of my mind., Six PATs would have been preferable to six FGs, in Ratkes estimation. 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 six field goals and set two NCAA records in James Madison's 32-22 victory over William & Mary on Saturday. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. 15-for-18 FG, 39-for-39 XP. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 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. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA 8. 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. Davis accused him of eating the same Chipotle meal every Thursday, a practice Ratke said he has weaned himself of. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. He made a 48-yarder last year and a 47-yarder this year. He said Wise, Ratkes replacement, is the polar opposite of Ratke. 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 lineup includes three home dual meets,. After both teams scored two touchdowns in the first 15 minutes, it looked like it might be a game for James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke, who booted field goals of 44 and 42 yards in the second. Success! 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.. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Saturday (April 24) at Bridgeforth Stadium. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. 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. 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. But the cleats accumulated holes. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. Find your friends on Facebook. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. 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. 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. NFL kickers are usually responsible for kickoff duties in addition to field goals and PATs. JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. Greene dominated at the FCS level, which is a must for a defensive lineman hoping to move to the NFL. A young Ratke disputed that. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). 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. The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . The biggest question for Shudak is his untested mental fortitude. Ratke also earned the 2021 Fred Mitchell Award, which is given to the best kicker at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels. 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. They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. 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. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. 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. The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. As a freshman, Ratke attempted 56 kickoffs with 15 touchbacks and an average of 60.5 yards. 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,. This is the . The jump between the FCS and the NFL is massive, but the expectation isnt really that Johnson become a starter. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. 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. However, Ratke averaged more yards per kickoff in his career than the three kickers who followed him. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. Next: The Dukes wrap up their regular season at home against Towson. He used to be the most superstitious person in the world, Davis said. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . 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. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. NFL kickers are struggling early in 2022. 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.. He said he didnt think much of it. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. He holds the JMU and Colonial Athletic Association records for career field goals (72) and points scored (392). The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a We were in position to really dominate, and they made a few plays in the second half. 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.. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. 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. 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. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. What makes the Justices so elite? 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. 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. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. 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. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. , 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? Ratke has 13 games with three or more FGs. 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. 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. You can cancel at any time. 8-for-11 from 40-49 yards, 2-for-2 from 50+, long of 54. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. NEWARK, Del. 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. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. Sports editor Savannah Reger shares her experiences and what it was like to cover everything this season. Required fields are marked *. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Cloudy. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. Contact BNB Football with any questions, comments, suggestions, or business inquiries. Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. Their top ballcarrier, Donavyn Lester, was unavailable due to injury. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. In his one season at Iowa State, Mevis made a statement. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. NEWARK, Del. In the 2021 season, Ratke went seven of eight on field goals between 30 and 39 yards and eight of nine on field goals of 40 yards or more. 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. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. 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. 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. 7-for-7 from 40-49 yards, 4-for-6 from 50+, long of 51. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. 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? Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. 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. 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. Ratke drills it from 52 yards out. Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. He was recruited to the position at JMU. All rights reserved. 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. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Said Cignetti of Ratke: Money in the bank.. That doesnt mean well never play William & Mary again, or Richmond. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? 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. Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. 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. The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. We want to be perfect. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. 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. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. JMU, coming off a 32-28 come-from-behind win vs. App State last week, now sets its sights on Texas State. Jonathan Doerer, Notre Dame - Round Grade: FA, 14. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. He has a very strong lower body and really showed up at the Kohls Pro Combine, hitting a 67-yarder to show the lack of deep opportunities in college doesnt define his leg strength. Chance of a morning shower. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). If a team chooses to pick a kicker, it usually happens in later rounds. We are powered by Three Notch'd! Its a possibility if both sides were willing.. There was an error processing your request. 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. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school-record six field goals and set two NCAA records in James Madison's 32-22 victory over William & Mary. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. . Low 39F. There was an error processing your request. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . Now they are completely confident in each other. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. Head back to the 2022 NFL Draft Bible Virtual Guide homepage. 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. 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