Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. 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. There was an error processing your request. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. They have all been there enough, they have all done it enough, to the point that each made kick just furthers football history. "J-M-U!" NEWARK, Del. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke is one of the FCS' all-time scorers. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. 7-for-7 from 40-49 yards, 4-for-6 from 50+, long of 51. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA, 8. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. 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. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. 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 2004 Super Bowl. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. Ratke, who is preparing for his sixth season with the Dukes, has already put together a storied career. Ratke said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. He ate the same snacks, wore his socks a specific way. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. 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 stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. Parker White, South Carolina - Round Grade: PFA, 12. The No. More than that: Ratke is just five points behind the FBS scoring leader for any position, former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds, and just 19 points behind the FCS scoring leader for any position, former Villanova running back Brian Westbrook. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. T. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. The Dukes and Monarchs mens soccer tied 0-0 despite each team accumulating over 12 shots. Gabe Brkic is a big (63" 200) kicker who burst onto the scene as a redshirt freshman in 2019 with a 17-for-17 season. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. 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.. 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. Nick Sciba, Wake Forest - Round Grade: PFA, 6. Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. Staff writer Craig Mathias details who should win what and the key players from the 2021 NFL season. 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. 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.. Confirmed with a source that the #Colts & #Chargers both "love" @JMUFootball QB Cole Johnson, with Colts going as far as to compare him to Matt Ryan. . Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. 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. 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. Now they are completely confident in each other. Im not sure the fit makes a ton of sense on either team, but it appears theres at least NFL interest surrounding Johnson. You can cancel at any time. From 2019-21, they ran the show when the JMU offense and defense rested on the sideline. Interest from a bunch of teams, but Colts & LAC are enamored with him. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. He finished the year 20-for-23, one of the best marks in the nation, while being named a 3rd Team All-American and Lou Groza award semifinalist. 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. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. William and Mary 25, Albany 22: Shon Mitchell ran for a late go-ahead touchdown that gave the Tribe a win over the Great Danes at Zable Stadium in. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards . 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. 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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. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. High School Atlee Major Public Administration Bio Related Stats Historical Biography JMU & FCS Career Records 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. 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. 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. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona - Round Grade: FA, 13. A young Ratke disputed that. Ratke reached 100 career field goals, extending his own FCS record and breaking the NCAA record of 96 held by Arizona State's Zane Gonzalez (2013-16). 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. Greene checks in at closer to 280 lbs, making his agility and speed results at JMUs Pro Day important. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. JMU redshirt freshman Antwane Wells (Highland Springs) made nine catches for 134 yards. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. 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. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. 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) Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. Chance of rain 60%. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. James Madison is preparing to host VMI in the first round of the FCS Playoffs. I think had we been in the Sun Belt for the last few years, his opportunity gets better. 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. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. 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? 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. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. But the cleats accumulated holes. In his one season at Iowa State, Mevis made a statement. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. Connor Culp, Nebraska - Round Grade: FA. 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. Required fields are marked *. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? Bennett and Jack break down what to expect out of MBB & WBB as they head down the stretch. Since NFL games average more spectators than FCS games, scouts may have concerns about Ratkes lack of experience in high-pressure environments. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. Given his height and recent performance, hes drawn interest from NFL scouts. Log In. York has truly special leg strength, and was consistently trusted from 50+ at LSU. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. 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. Next: The Dukes wrap up their regular season at home against Towson. The record had previously been held by Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos, who made a 63-yarder in 2012. Sports Editor Madison Hricik writes how JMU ticketing works to make the highly-attended weekend happen. Its almost like a security blanket.. There was an error processing your request. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. 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,. USCs fever dream: At the Trojans spring game, minds long addled with college football might struggle to remember where all of the players and coaches used to be. 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 . 1 ranking in country. The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . 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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. 15 Towson in the last game of the regular season that year. Justin Tucker, the best kicker in the NFL? Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. 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.. 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. I give them credit for that.. 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. He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. NEWARK, Del. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. He was recruited to the position at JMU. 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. Teams often want massive think 300 lbs or heavier nose tackles or freakishly athletic and speedy defensive linemen who can stop the run and rush the passer. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. Opinion | Who should win the 2022 NFL Awards? 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. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). Error! Copyright 2021 WHSV. For a time as he developed as a kicker, Ratke needed security blankets. The lineup includes three home dual meets,. NFL Draft Bible 2022 kicker rankings for the NFL Draft, with scouting reports and draft information linked to player names. Sports editor Savannah Reger shares her experiences and what it was like to cover everything this season. One kicker got drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft in April and six were signed as undrafted free agents all from Power 5 programs. With the win, the Dukes move to 3-0 and host Texas State for Family Weekend next Saturday. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. 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. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. 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. 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. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high school All American game where he hit a 59 yard field goal in game. More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. Ive seen some JMU fans float the idea that an NFL team could use him as a short field-goal kicker, while also rostering someone who handles kickoffs and long field goals. We are powered by Three Notch'd! He didnt wear the new pair all week. 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. 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. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. 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. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. 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. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. 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. 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. Dane Bruglers draft guide says Greenes 40 time checks in at over five seconds. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. I know what to expect. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. 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. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. No. Mike Greene wouldve been tied for second amongst participating DL with Kayvon Thibodeaux #ProReady https://t.co/O5NPI37kRe. Standing at 57", Shudak has phenomenal leg strength as a kickoff specialist, and finally got the opportunity to show what he could do on field goals this past year, hitting 24-of-28 on the year, including an extremely impressive 11-of-13 from 40+ yards. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. Ethan Ratke kicked four 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. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. Low 39F. So, Ratke and his white cleats were tested against live bullets, starting in the third quarter versus the Tribe. 3. 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. Ratke's third field goal the longest in JMU postseason history capped . 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