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JMU, by the end of the 2017 regular season, hadnt lost in 23 outings dating back to the previous September. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, that's why. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 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. In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. All rights reserved. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. Cloudy. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. I try to keep it out of my mind., Six PATs would have been preferable to six FGs, in Ratkes estimation. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. 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.. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. 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 said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. Ratke overtook kickoff duties, made 4-of-5 field goals and all extra points in his first four full games. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . Either of them. Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. Cloudy. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. Now they are completely confident in each other. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. 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. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. We want to be perfect. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. He didnt wear the new pair all week. You have permission to edit this article. Chance of rain 60%. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. All rights reserved. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. Well, not every time. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? He wasnt used nearly as much as York or Brkic from 50+, but Dicker still has solid leg strength and an ability to consistently hit kicks from that range. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. 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. 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. Michigan finally did. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. 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. They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. Annalicia Goodman shines in Dukes' win over Tribe, 67-39. 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. 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. 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. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. Sports Editor Grant Johnson and Breeze TV Anchor Joshua Dixon go inside the fan and on-field environment in Boone, North Carolina, and what it meant to the JMU players to have the support it did on the road. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. 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 . Copyright 2021 WHSV. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. He know has 67 for his career. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . 8-for-11 from 40-49 yards, 2-for-2 from 50+, long of 54. 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. 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. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. Its not about me at all, he said. 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. Success! 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.. 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. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . There could be a competitive market for his services if he goes undrafted. 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. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. 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. Here are some of the highlights and the Fargodome before the game. 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. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. There was a problem saving your notification. 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesn't surprise me at all. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? 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. 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. This is the . An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! Hes a versatile lineman who dominated FCS foes for much of his career. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. Even at the biggest programs, college kicking can be cause for concern. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. 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 posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. Since NFL games average more spectators than FCS games, scouts may have concerns about Ratkes lack of experience in high-pressure environments. I cant do my job if he doesnt do his, and I have the utmost trust in Kyle., With good reason: For each of Daviss years at James Madison, his bio reads, Did not have one bad snap all season.. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. Greene dominated at the FCS level, which is a must for a defensive lineman hoping to move to the NFL. More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. Sports Editor Grant Johnson says it's not surprising the Dukes haven't been perfect yetthat fans should expect imperfect games but also that they don't need to be. Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. In his time with the Dukes, Ratke put up historic numbers and created an impressive legacy in college football. Ive played in rainy games and games where were down and games where were scoring a lot and kicking a whole lot.. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. 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. Man died Wednesday. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. 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. 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. Cameron Dicker, Texas - Round Grade: PFA, 4. Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Staff writer Craig Mathias details who should win what and the key players from the 2021 NFL season. "J-M-U!" Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. This article was published more than1 year ago. 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. 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. George Bray. As the College Football Playoff approaches, it's once again the yearly conversation about the format for the FBS. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. 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. 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? W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. 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