At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. For a time as he developed as a kicker, Ratke needed security blankets. 1 ranking in country. 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. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. Ratke also earned the 2021 Fred Mitchell Award, which is given to the best kicker at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. 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. See the impact by Zip code. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, that's why. 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. 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. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. Next: The Dukes wrap up their regular season at home against Towson. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. It was a good win. That doesnt mean its impossible for Ratke to make it to the NFL: Arguably the greatest NFL kicker of all time, Adam Vinatieri, attended the FCS South Dakota State. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. Davis said Ratke wanted the specialists to sit in the same seats on the sideline or in meeting rooms. That doesnt mean well never play William & Mary again, or Richmond. York has truly special leg strength, and was consistently trusted from 50+ at LSU. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? 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. Ratke went a combined 4-for-6 on field goals and extra points. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal: 2nd Quarter: 11:29: Richmond field goal. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. You have permission to edit this article. NEWARK, Del. 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. I know what to expect. VILLANOVA, Pa. D'Angelo Amos returned two punts of more than 80 yards for touchdowns, Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals and James Madison rebounded from a stinging loss with a 37-0 shutout . Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a 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. 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. Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona - Round Grade: FA, 13. Jack and Bennett discuss the insanity that is SBC Basketball and look at how the Spring sports are faring a few weeks into the season. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. 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. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. Low 39F. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. Ratke attributed the missed kicks to his cleats, one being the only missed extra point of his career that wasnt blocked. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesn't surprise me at all. We were in position to really dominate, and they made a few plays in the second half. NFL kickers are usually responsible for kickoff duties in addition to field goals and PATs. (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. Copyright 2021 WHSV. 2022: |QB|WR|RB|FB|TE|OT|G|C|DT|EDGE| LB|S|CB|K|P|LS|OVERALL|. Copyright 2021 WHSV. His confidence has certainly rubbed off on me.. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. 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.. He. 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,. That was the moment Ratke solidified his place in JMU football history. 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. 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. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. | JMU Sports News Podcast. 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. 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. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. But the cleats accumulated holes. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . 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. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Yeah, hes better. 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. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! 15 Towson in the last game of the regular season that year. JMU, by the end of the 2017 regular season, hadnt lost in 23 outings dating back to the previous September. It should look identical each time out. We are powered by Three Notch'd! JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. 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. 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. He said he didnt think much of it. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has been a perfect 20-for-20 on extra points. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. The Dukes are so mighty that they have outgrown the division and will move up to join the Sun Belt Conference and the Football Bowl Subdivision by 2023. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. 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.. A young Ratke disputed that. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. Ratke kicked. Chance of a morning shower. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. Error! James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke is one of the FCS' all-time scorers. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA 9. 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. His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. 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. 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. 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 . 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. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. There was an error processing your request. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. This article was published more than1 year ago. With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) sets two NCAA marks in W at W&M. Ratke, who is preparing for his sixth season with the Dukes, has already put together a storied career. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. The No. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. 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. JMU swim and dive head coach Dane Pedersen revealed the Dukes 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. 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. - 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. More than that, here is the list of kickers in. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. Even though his longest field goal was only 51, he showed at the Kohls Pro Combine an ability to hit from beyond 60, and kick out of the back of the end zone with ease. Why Movieland says you have to be 17 to attend a movie after 7:30 p.m. Farmville native caught with 42 lbs of cocaine, $862K in drug money gets 17 years, Ashland dairy farm announces Farmview Creamery to help modernize business, Fired RPS employee sues school district, alleges misuse of federal funds, Norment, long among the most powerful in the Capitol, is retiring, Bezos 'ban' may speed up Commanders sale as league meeting looms. Success! A retractable side opening let Ratke move back to maximum distance. Ratke has 13 games with three or more FGs. Our top kicker prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the best place kickers in college football. 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. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. Wheres Ratke now? Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. Ratke made 101 of 117 field goals in college, or 86.3% of them. Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. 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.. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. If he was thrown off a little bit, you could tell it threw him off, Davis said. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA 10. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high school All American game where he hit a 59 yard field goal in game. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. 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. 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. With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. Its not about me at all, he said. They have all been there enough, they have all done it enough, to the point that each made kick just furthers football history. 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. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. HARRISONBURG, Va. 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