And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. So that was my main priority was being the best I can be and being able to have the opportunity to choose any school I wanted to go to. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. And it was needed. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. He said, We can give you what you want. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. And we all have a common goal. A lot of these draft steps the combine, workouts and things like that its a big cross-checking exercise. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. Jameis Winston. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. It was cool. 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. And it was needed. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I feel like thats what I try to live by. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. We cannot be $30 million behind every year: FSU AD Michael Alford talks ACC financial outlook, Florida State is at risk of falling behind financially in the world of college athletics, I have never seen a team that has invested so much in each other: Catch up with Brooke Wyckoff ahead of ACC Tournament, FSU is set to kick off tournament play on Thursday, 2022 New York Jets Draft Prospect DE Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State. That is what I do. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. If you want to know just how elite Georgias defense is, look no further than FSU defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson. And that's all he had to say and like I said he had confidence in me as a player and a man so anybody that could stand by me especially a head coach like that. One, just his work ethic. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. But I need you to do this for the team. Former Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson elevated draft stock at Senior Bowl Carter Karels Tallahassee Democrat 0:00 6:31 None of the 12 sacks Jermaine Johnson II recorded in his one-year. Love them. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. They just believe in every player here. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. I strongly believe in that. Capable of shooting gaps inside and winning with speed on the outside. SEC hoops notebook: March arrives, season accolades, 8 in dance? Jermaine Johnson is one of the best examples. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) December 26, 2020 There was a need for Norvell and co. to land an impact pass rusher and they got just that. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Its head coaching changes, like I said. While there arent a multitude of Seminoles expected to hear names called throughout the process, defensive end Jermaine Johnson has absolutely shot up draft boards after a dominant fall and impressive pre-draft process. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . Defensive coordinator Adam Fuller shared an example of Johnsons relentless pursuit on the practice field: I go back Friday and were practicing and we run a naked out-of-pocket play and Jermaine sprints 20 yards on a Friday at 9:30 in the morning to chase the guy down. He called me personally. You can't gauge a person like that. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. He can set a hard edge. The team trusts me in that role, and I cant let them down in that sense.. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv He believed in who I was as a player. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. It comes naturally. He spent his first season at JUCO . 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 . Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. They just believe in every player here. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. 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! Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. MjI3MzMwOTciLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2Zsb3JpZGFzdGF0ZS5yaXZh I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. 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. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl He called around, just a character check. 3 to the Houston Texans), Ojabo (No. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. ", "I'll do whatever the team needs me to do. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. After a groundbreaking 2021 season at Florida State, defensive end Jermaine Johnson has catapulted up the draft boards, reaching the projection of being a top 10 pick. Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. Jermaine Johnson sounds almost amused by the question. I mean, coming from high school, coming from junior college, going to Georgia, coming from Georgia, I'm just becoming more grateful for the position I'm in every year. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. 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. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. He really took charge of the defense, Johnson said. Check out Jermaine Johnson II's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. Love them. That is where it starts with a winning program, culture, and that carries on to everything else off the field, individually, and as a team. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. He was a monster. It's bigger than that, Johnson said. 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. And hold everybody to the same standard. Johnson left Georgia to have a rebirth with the Seminoles, and Sunday night is definitely his coming out party. Hes a first guy in, last guy out type of dude. Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. 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. I play faster. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. He received 53 of 64 votes, finishing ahead . dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg You see the active hands and the different pass rush moves. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. The 2022 NFL Draft kicks off this week, beginning with the first round this Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. and set to be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. It's really not much to it. Thats how I was raised. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. Try to do what makes you happy in life. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. Plays both standing up and in a three-point stance at Independence. The three-day NFL Draft begins on April 28 in Las Vegas. He was already well thought of coming in, so I dont think that necessarily what he did is going to skyrocket his draft grades or anything like that, Brugler said. Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. [9] Johnson had seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in his first game for the Seminoles, a 41-38 overtime loss to Notre Dame, and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week. Throughout the season, the four-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, came up with numerous clutch plays including his three-sack, five-tackles for loss performance in a 31-28 win over Miami and his strip sack, fumble return for a touchdown at Clemson. [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. 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. And I'm very happy that he did. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida 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. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, Saturday Down South reports and comments on the news around the Southeastern Conference as well as larger college football topics. But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. 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. Just two years later, he established himself as an elite pass-rusher at Independence Community College (or as its more commonly known, Last Chance U), re-emerged as a consensus four-star JUCO recruit, and his career took off as part of one of the nations top defenses at Georgia. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. This is my show. That's not how it works. Johnson transferred from Georgia likely because he wasnt an every-down defender; so, he joined the Florida State program this offseason. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. LXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3UtZm9vdGJhbGwiCiAgfSk7CiAg Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played college football at Independence CC and Georgia before transferring to Florida State in 2021 where he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl Gambling problem? Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. And that fits well with the program. I wake up every day, like I said, I feel blessed, Johnson said. MOBILE - Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II had a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . You got to earn the respect of people. The 2022 NFL Draft kicks off this week, beginning with the first round this Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. and set to be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network.. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? And hold everybody to the same standard. Jermaine Johnson's time at Florida State may have been brief but make no mistakes, in just one year as a member of the Seminole football program there's no question that the future of FSU . ", "Work is work. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. Everything he said just made sense. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. With preseason camp just a couple weeks away, Johnson explained that bringing in more proven winners to the team will help the Noles have a better chance at a turnaround season in 2021. 11 11 +1. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. Ben Meyerson, Tommy Mire and CoachAB weigh in with their thoughts: Sports Illustrated: No. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. We just clicked on the same page. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. I got there and they just invited me in. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. 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. ", "The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. 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. And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. FSU AD Michael Alford updates Board of Trustees on current, future projects, state of NIL, Four Florida State freshmen explain why they did not sign with other top programs, 'Weatherman' Harrison Prieto balancing increased role with FSU basketball, master's degree, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 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 (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. I talked about it with some guys here recently. Johnson, who grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a small city with a population of roughly 66,000 found himself playing junior college football at even tinier Independence, Kansas, with a population of under 10,000. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. Johnson earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors Wednesday, capping a season where he led the conference in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (18). Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. Who will get a shot as an undrafted free agent? ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. Noles News: FSU coaches receive extensions, raises, All the latest in Florida State Seminoles sports, FSU could have countrys most dynamic rushing attack in 2023, A look at how Jordan Travis, Trey Benson and steady stream of playmakers elevate run game. Where will the newest professional NFL Seminole be headed? Any time you just say great after great after great to come through this university and like I said, this program was top notch not so long ago, and it's still top notch despite winning not so long ago. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. It wasn't like, Oh, we were lacking here, we need you here. It was, This is the kind of person that you are, this is the kind of character that I hear that you have. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. And that's all he had to say and like I said he had confidence in me as a player and a man so anybody that could stand by me especially a head coach like that. In terms of the cameras in Last Chance U, I wasnt really all caught up into that, just because I love the sport of football. Odds & lines subject to change. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. They believe in what we got going here. 10, New York Jets. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. "Are you willing to do that? ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. 'll do whatever the team needs me to do. He can play both as an edge rusher in a y- 9 positions or as a stand-up linebacker. What we think the team can do better and what we as individuals have to do better., *ALSO SEE: Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. I ended up being the No. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow NoleGameday for ALL things Florida State! 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. 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.. He is the whole package. Everything DE Jermaine Johnson said about his transfer to FSU and more By Chris Nee Jan 15, 2021 TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on. Reach Carter Karelsat ckarels@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. So if you just keep things like that and work hard and you have a certain standard that you hold everybody to regardless of talent or playing time or anything like that. There's no way around it. 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. They've also had three coaching changes. . And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. But like I said, Ill do anything the team needs me to do to win - special teams, playing different, anywhere else - whatever they need me to do I do.". , Jason Daniel (@JRD24Dawg) September 6, 2021, FinsForLife (@life_fins) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson II and Akeem Dent Jr making Florida State defense look nasty, Lawrence Dennis (@Txman210) September 6, 2021. 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. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. I just need you here to be yourself and be what I think you can be. 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