Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. , 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. More than that, here is the list of kickers in. 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. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. 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. We are presented by Three Notch'd Brewing! 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. 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. Copyright 2021 WHSV. 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 talks with Dave Thomas. Scoring Summary; Second Quarter: Rich: JMU: Rich: TD: 10:20: Tyler Wilkins 9 yd pass from Kyle Lauletta (Griffin Trau kick) 7: 0: JMU: TD: 6:30: Marcus Marshall 4 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) 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. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasn't a made a lot of long field goals. It was a good win. Tired of reading? Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. I think they got overlooked purely because we're in a conference where there was no really other good teams. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Required fields are marked *. Ratke drills it from 52 yards out. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. JMU redshirt freshman Antwane Wells (Highland Springs) made nine catches for 134 yards. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . A retractable side opening let Ratke move back to maximum distance. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick) 7:00: James Madison field goal. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. 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. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. Greene posted 27 reps on the bench press at JMUs Pro Day, which wouldve been among the best bench press performances at the NFL Combine, which features many of the best prospects in the draft. Man died Wednesday. 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. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. Wheres Ratke now? BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Find your friends on Facebook. 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Sports editor Savannah Reger shares her experiences and what it was like to cover everything this season. 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. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a 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.. 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. 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. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Hes got the leg speed and consistent mechanics that you look for in a place kicker, with plenty of experience kicking in big games. 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.. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). A young Ratke disputed that. 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. 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. That was the moment Ratke solidified his place in JMU football history. 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,. Zuerlein has made 82% of his field-goal attempts and ranks 13th in scoring by a kicker this season. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. High School Atlee Major Public Administration Bio Related Stats Historical Biography JMU & FCS Career Records JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. According to. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. The No. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. 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. 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. JMU, by the end of the 2017 regular season, hadnt lost in 23 outings dating back to the previous September. He said he wants work in public service if the NFL doesnt pan out or, even if it does, serve in the offseason. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. You know I think hes broke a lot of records and he was money in the bank today and he is most of the time, said JMU head coach Curt Cignetti following Saturdays game. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. There was a problem saving your notification. | JMU Sports News Podcast. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. Sports Editor Madison Hricik writes how JMU ticketing works to make the highly-attended weekend happen. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. 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. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. 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. Ratke's kick was true, sparing the Dukes overtime, extending their winning streak to 25 games and propelling them to a 4:30 p.m. Saturday semifinal against visiting South Dakota State. Now they are completely confident in each other. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. 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. It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! Head back to the 2022 NFL Draft Bible Virtual Guide homepage. He was a very nervous, shy guy at first, OKelly said. He broke the conference record for. 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. JMU football opened the season with two large home crowds, and with Family Weekend sold out, JMU Athletics is continuing its upward trend of ticket sales. 2 James Madison on Saturday at Zable Stadium was more challenging than playing piano with mittens. 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. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. He didnt get too many chances to show his leg strength in college games, but he impressed with a 54 yarder in game this year. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. A 36-yard touchdown pass and successful extra point from Weber State left the JMU faithful silent. Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. Johnson seems like JMUs best bet to have a player picked in the 2022 NFL Draft, thanks in part to a solid showing at JMUs Pro Day. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. One kicker got drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft in April and six were signed as undrafted free agents all from Power 5 programs. Davis said Ratke wanted the specialists to sit in the same seats on the sideline or in meeting rooms. JMU, coming off a 32-28 come-from-behind win vs. App State last week, now sets its sights on Texas State. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. His confidence has certainly rubbed off on me.. Parker White, South Carolina - Round. I don't want this to be the peak of my career, Ratke recalled telling himself. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. 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 . As a freshman, Ratke attempted 56 kickoffs with 15 touchbacks and an average of 60.5 yards. Its a possibility if both sides were willing.. This immediately put him on the NFL radar, as he was considered more of a power kicker opposed to an accurate kicker entering that year. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. or. That changed versus No. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. Find draft sleepers, draft stars, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued. 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. 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. I know what to expect. 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. Either of them. 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. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 15 Towson in the last game of the regular season that year. What makes the Justices so elite? Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. 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. Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. Ratke went a combined 4-for-6 on field goals and extra points. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. 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. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. To view other positions, follow the links below. 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. 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. Given his height and recent performance, hes drawn interest from NFL scouts. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. Jake Larson 43 Yd Field Goal: 2:38: James Madison field goal . 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. Im guessing Greene will have a line of suitors when teams start signing undrafted free agents. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. Can he hit from 50+ consistently? 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