Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. To be a leader, to be somebody that could help mentor younger guys and to be able to make an impact that goes beyond just the year that hes going to be here, that will carry on and to help set that foundation.. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. And I feel like, with that goal, moving forward each day at a time, this program, everything will line up, and it will become what we want it to be. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy Thats how I was raised. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. All rights reserved. More bio, uniform, draft info. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. Overlooked and underrecruited as a 2017 prospect out of high school in Minnesota, Johnson struggled to pick up offers from FBS schools. Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on the field. Johnson accomplished this with a dominant senior season in which recorded 12 sacks and 18 tackles for loss overall, leading the ACC in both categories. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. I'm a competitive man.". There are no double teams. And these guys are working their butts off. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. Hes been projected as high as No. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. They believe in what we got going here. He let me know right off the bat, that obviously I was talented, I can do some things, but that he did make some calls. Make sure everything on that end was straight. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. Especially last week on the National Team at the 2022 Reeses Senior Bowl, the annual postseason all-star game in Mobile, Ala. that features dozens of top draft prospects. He was asked several times by the media Thursday why he chose to finish out his career at a school that went 3-6 last year and had its worst winning percentage in a season since 1975. There's no way around it. Its day to day right now. That whole group of guys. He spent his first season at JUCO . Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. But Johnson was too quick. He contains really well. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. And we all have a common goal. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. Johnson is tied for second in the nation in sacks (11) and fifth in tackles for loss (16), making him one of the most indispensable pieces of the Seminoles defense. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn Its usually, Can you get to the quarterback or not? With Jermaine Johnson, not only can he get to the quarterback, but he is very aware versus the run. We know what that looks like, and I feel that every day we incorporate those values and those character aspects into what we have now here. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. You can't gauge a person like that. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. As I'm sure they are about me. I'm a pass rusher. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. I've talked to enough people. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. ", "There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. ", "The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. "But if I do, Ill compete just like I compete in everything else. My favorite two fits are Baltimore or New England, JJ is a culture guy and both of those places have foundations in place for him to flourish. 11 11 +1. https://t.co/MfZd6C4s6O, Gore (@G3_OnTheRunWay) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson is best player on the FSU team, UGA Alum 95 (@UGA_AlumADS1995) September 6, 2021, Former Dawg Jermaine Johnson looking good for FSU tonight! I believe what him and the other staff got going here. That goes on. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. He is the whole package. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isnt about to take a play or two off whether its in a game or during practice. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. We love our sports and we love competing so much. I didn't know any of them personally prior. All Rights Reserved. But there are several examples where it just didnt work out as planned.. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Johnson, who is from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, played JUCO football in Independence, Kansas during a season in which the team was featured on the Netflix series Last Chance U. Johnson went on to play two seasons at the University of Georgia before transferring to FSU last December. It will not be the same season they had last year, and like I said earlier, McKenzie comes from a winning program, Coach Norvell comes from a winning program, I come from a winning program, Johnson said. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. You do anything how you do everything. He can play both as an edge rusher in a y- 9 positions or as a stand-up linebacker. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Ben Meyerson, Tommy Mire and CoachAB weigh in with their thoughts: Sports Illustrated: No. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. Youd have to ask them for that, but I gave them everything I got and still do.. 26 Pick of 2022 NFL Draft", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jermaine_Johnson_II&oldid=1139709830, Players of American football from Minnesota, Short description is different from Wikidata, New York Jets currentteam parameter articles, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 14:14. He was hard to block all week. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. Please update it here. He believed in who I could be. When we were counting them and got the final number I almost didn't want to tell the guys because I thought I mustve been wrong and would be risking embarrassment. Entering the week, Johnson leads all Power 5 defensive linemen in tackles and ranks in the top-six nationally in sacks and tackles for loss. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. Off the field, Norvell had a vision that even though both would be new to the team, they could still take on the leadership burdens traditionally reserved for the longest-tenured players on a college roster. So if everybody thinks like that in a program, you keep the team first, I promise all those accolades, all those individual successes, those will come shortly after. The whole program gets held to the same standard. I think I'm pretty good at it. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. 'll do whatever the team needs me to do. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. One final move brought him down south to Tallahassee where he had the best opportunity to showcase his skill an opportunity he took full advantage of, turning himself into a surefire first-round NFL Draft selection. But I do know if they played in SEC, it takes a certain kind of grit to play in the SEC week-in and week-out. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. I know how to persevere through anything, Johnson said. I couldn't be more thankful for coaching, development. CoachAB: I can see Keir Thomas and Jashaun Corbin going in the draft. FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit, The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. Shortly after it. And its not even close. Projects as an instant contributor and likely starter at the Power 5 level with the ability to develop into a early to mid round NFL Draft pick. That's my specialty. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. ACC Defensive Player of the Yearfirst player in ACC history to earn defensive or offensive Player of the Year in his first season with an ACC programESPN All-AmericanWalter Camp and CBS . Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow . Conservatively, I think 4-5th 6-7th are accurate for both Corbin and Thomas but it wouldnt surprise me if they fall into the UDFA category. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. ", "I'm a pass rusher. They've also had three coaching changes. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? Gambling problem? Even though he was transferring out of Athens and away from his coordinator, Lannings high praise of Norvell clearly held a lot of stock for Johnson when he was weighing his options. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. I took that very strongly because I respect his opinion.. Just God continues to bless me in more ways than I could realize so I can't do anything to repay him other than give thanks and approach every opportunity and give it 110%. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. Theres a point where I was at the bottom of the bottom and I was wishing to be in their shoes, Johnson said. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. So does everybody else in this program. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q Jermaine Johnson. How do his skills translate to the next level? I just bring in leadership, bring in some camaraderie, I think, like I said, Coach Norvell, it is a big culture change going on around here. Coach Norvell told me what I was walking into in terms of a role that I had to step and be that guy and influence and lead other guys.. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. That whole group of guys. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. The end of day ones practice at the Senior Bowl offered a glimpse of what Johnson could accomplish in the NFL. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. He has the goods from an athletic and build standpoint., Pride of Detroit: FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit Could the Lions be considering Jermaine Johnson with the second overall pick or are they doing due diligence in case they trade down in the 2022 NFL Draft?, Big Blue View: 2022 NFL Draft prospect profile - Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State The Giants could certainly use a player with Johnsons tools, but has he really worked his way from an unknown to the Top 10 in just one year?, The Falcoholic: The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. I play faster. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Jermaine Johnson is an athletic playmaker on the defensive line with a muscular build and long arms giving him a physical advantage. Love them. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. And that fits well with the program. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Hutchinson (No. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. So we get a better sense of that player. Once he hit the transfer portal last December, he was a hot commodity and nearly every team in the country reached out to him to gauge his interest. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson talks about the loss to Florida and playing his last game as a Seminole and his impact in one season. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? And they talked about Mike Tyson and his coach drilling in his head at an early age that nothing mattered but the task at hand. 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Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. Odds & lines subject to change. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Johnson said Wednesday morning he came to FSU for more than just earning accolades. I get to the quarterback. He came in as the top-ranked defensive player on my board (among those who participated at the Senior Bowl), and he leaves that same way with maybe even a little more juice than he had coming in.. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. Meiko Dotson had a big pro day. I know what comes with that, Johnson said. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. "I talked about it with some guys here recently. Full videoappears below, followed by complete quotes from Johnson. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. Johnsons defensive coordinator at Georgia, Dan Lanning, began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant on two different staffs with Norvell from 2011-2013, at Pittsburgh and Arizona State. So now I've seen people in my life, not work out well for them as they are growing up, as you transition into an adult. YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6 And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. I feel like thats what I try to live by. He has proven his ability to be comfortable as a classic 4-3 edge defender or a 3-4 outside linebacker throughout his collegiate career. Once you have that kind of family feel, that kind of camaraderie around the whole program, not just players, not just the coaches, just the whole program, I feel like special things can happen. And I feel like that was the case for me and a lot of other players at a lot of other sports in the country. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. The UGA transfer signed with an FSU program coming off a 3-6 season and . Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. We just clicked on the same page. The Seminoles only got him for 12 games, but you'd better believe he did exactly that. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. Ben: Since the Senior Bowl Jermaine Johnsons stock has skyrocketed. While starting his college career at a junior college in rural Kansas wasnt ideal at the time, Johnson was quick to point out Thursday how much he learned from that experience and how that can benefit FSU this fall. You got to earn the respect of people. And that fits well with the program. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. And I'm thankful for it.". They just believe in every player here. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. That's all he said, Be you. And it was needed. Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Of course. I feel like thats invaluable, and I cant wait for what this season holds for us., ----------------------------------------------------, Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council, PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo I strongly believe in that. The thing about what he what he was able to accomplish with his teammates and the staff over at UCF not so long ago and where he's been able to bring himself individually as well. I always say, Theres guys wishing that they could be where you are. Wishing.. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. That goes on. . And I love playing and being good at it. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. But at the same time I don't think that us athletes would trade in being able to play the sport we love and compete in order to do that. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Great character things. That was his main point going through the whole thing, bringing the right guys in to get this thing moving in the right direction. Johnson amassed 36 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, seven sacks, 11 quarterback hurries and a pass breakups across those two seasons. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. He said, We can give you what you want. [10][11] He was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-ACC after he finished the season with 70 tackles and led the ACC with 18 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. I wake up every day, like I said, I feel blessed, Johnson said. I thought we saw that from Johnson., #Lions HC Duce Staley picked Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard and Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for post-practice 1-on-1. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. Once you have that kind of family feel, that kind of camaraderie around the whole program, not just players, not just the coaches, just the whole program, I feel like special things can happen. To me he is still a round 5-7 guy who could be a preferred UDFA, meaning he will have some options if he is not drafted. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. We understand that hard work works. Tommy: This comes down to more of who I want to get drafted compared to the reality of things related to FSU as of late. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. Thats the goal. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. 1 overall, evaluates 2023 QB class, Nate Oats comments on Brandon Miller's 'pat down' intro routine: 'It won't happen again', SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama inches toward regular-season title, Kentucky and Mizzou score big wins, Gervon Dexter discusses difficult decision to leave Florida to declare for 2023 NFL Draft, Kirby Smart releases statement on Jalen Carter's alleged involvement in fatal car crash, Will Anderson names the top OT he faced during his college career, Jalen Carter, Georgia DL, subject of arrest warrant after being implicated in fatal crash, Jeremy Banks, Tennessee LB, insists there was 'no reason' he should have missed South Carolina game, Will Anderson reveals the best player he faced during Alabama career. MjI3MzMwOTciLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2Zsb3JpZGFzdGF0ZS5yaXZh The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. Johnson understands the responsibility he has on and off the field and said he, loves the pressure of being a leader., From the players to the coaching staff, theyre entrusting me with a ton of different things and a leadership role, and I dont take that lightly. Jermaine Johnson is best player on the FSU team UGA Alum '95 (@UGA_AlumADS1995) September 6, 2021 Former Dawg Jermaine Johnson looking good for FSU tonight! Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. You tell us we have to go through that to get it done and be able to play our sport, that's what we were going to do. A day after he earned first-team All-ACC honors, Johnson took home the conferences highest prize for a defender when he won ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors. Jermaine Johnson Overview; He can set a hard edge. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. And these guys are working their butts off. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. As I'm sure they are about me. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. That play really stands out to me. I think he has that both in his awareness, the way he sees the game, and also having the physical tools to do something about it., #FloridaState DE Jermaine Johnson had another standout day on Saturday with 3.0 sacks. [3] While at Independence, he was featured in the fourth season of the Netflix documentary series Last Chance U where he played under head coach Jason Brown. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. I got there and they just invited me in. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. So I had to go and do what I had to do. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This is my show. That's not how it works. Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) September 6, 2021, Thanks UGA! He was used mostly as a third-down specialist for Kirby Smarts defense. I couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. None of the 12 sacks Jermaine Johnson II recorded in his one-year awakening at Florida State were Dane Bruglers favorite play from the defensive end last season. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. ", "Jameis Winston. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. Dog poops on court during halftime show, perfectly summing up Louisville's season, Nate Oats weighs in on Brandon Miller not earning SEC weekly awards, Overrated? WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. Great character things. 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