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. I think thats something that will really help him. There was a time not that long ago when Johnson feared he'd never get any such chance to play FBS-level football or beyond. The whole program gets held to the same standard. 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. That's part of why I came to the State to be part of the change. 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. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. My teammates work. That is what I do. You got to work and earn respect. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. Ben Meyerson, Tommy Mire and CoachAB weigh in with their thoughts: Sports Illustrated: No. 'll do whatever the team needs me to do. Johnson and Robinson lead group of eight Florida State All-ACC football selections, In only one season, Jermaine Johnson has left a lasting legacy on Florida State football, Florida State football final report card: Evaluating the Seminoles after their 5-7 season. 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. Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. Yet in a video of their first rep, which went viral on social media, Johnson is seen pushing Kinnard back before bringing him to the ground. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6 That's all he said, Be you. They've also had three coaching changes. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow NoleGameday for ALL things Florida State! We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. I strongly believe in that. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. I love it. 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. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. 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. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. He was a monster. 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.". It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. Work is work. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. His rush acceleration is outstanding. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. 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%. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. 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. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. All rights reserved. I get to the quarterback. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of 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. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. 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! Call 1-800-GAMBLER. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv I know what comes with that, Johnson said. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. I've talked to enough people. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. 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. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. 2 JC DE, includes Oregon Ducks in top 5", "Four-star defensive end Jermaine Johnson commits to Georgia", "From 'Last Chance' to big chance for Eden Prairie's Jermaine Johnson at Georgia", "UGA football LB Jermaine Johnson plans transfer", "Jermaine Johnson II leading revitalization of Florida State defensive line", "Prospect watch: FSU's Johnson capitalizing on expanded role", "FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week", "FSU's Jermaine Johnson II named ACC Defensive Player of the Year", "Jermaine Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile", "2022 Draft Scout Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile", "Jets Select Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II with No. Are you willing to be selfless? And I'm thankful for it.". I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. Make sure everything on that end was straight. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. 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. He can set a hard edge. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. I got there and they just invited me in. Its very helpful, because it gives us the chance to evaluate a player in a different scheme, with a different coach and in a different situation, Brugler said. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Seminoles All-ACC selections:Johnson and Robinson lead group of eight Florida State All-ACC football selections, Lasting legacy:In only one season, Jermaine Johnson has left a lasting legacy on Florida State football, Grading the Seminoles:Florida State football final report card: Evaluating the Seminoles after their 5-7 season. Its day to day right now. The UGA transfer signed with an FSU program coming off a 3-6 season and . In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. And I'm very happy that he did. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. I wake up every day, like I said, I feel blessed, Johnson said. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. 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. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. He believed in who I could be. How do his skills translate to the next level? 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. Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. But in terms of here, I'm here now. So we get a better sense of that player. ", "There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj You see length. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. 26 overall. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 8 TCU, The Battles End goes public, He has a good first step with long strides, He varies his moves- not relying too heavily on one or two moves, He has good spatial and situational awareness. It comes naturally. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. More bio, uniform, draft info. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. And its not even close. Again. 14 to the Baltimore Ravens) and Karlaftis (No. He spent his first season at JUCO . [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. Of course. If you want to know just how elite Georgias defense is, look no further than FSU defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson. Hes been projected as high as No. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. My teammates work. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. Final Season Stats. That whole group of guys. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. FSU player predictions, NFL mock draft, 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. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. 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 in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. Im here to get my film, get out and do it. And these guys are working their butts off. Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on the field. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 11 11 +1. At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . 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. 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. And that fits well with the program. Jermaine Curtis Johnson II (born January 7, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. As I'm sure they are about me. [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. There's no way around it. I'm a pass rusher. Thats the goal. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt 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. "I talked about it with some guys here recently. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? I feel like thats what I try to live by.". 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. And thats what you want to see in pass rushers. ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. This is my show. That's not how it works. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. 2 Alabamaplayed all 14 games in 2019, recording 20 tackles, 3.0 for loss with 2.5 sacks, 13 quarterback pressures, one forced fumble and one pass breakupregistered 96 tackles, including 19.0 for loss with 12.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 20 games at Independencerated as consensus top-three JUCO prospect nationallyearned All-Metro honors at Eden Prairie. I mean just think of the guy's story. CoachAB: I can see Keir Thomas and Jashaun Corbin going in the draft. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. Johnson left Georgia to have a rebirth with the Seminoles, and Sunday night is definitely his coming out party. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. But hes no slug. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. Theres a different feel to things when you walk out on the practice field and you see that work ethic and how that translates out on the game day.. Scan the field and you're sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound . Get your 30-day FREE trial***. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. I just need you here to be yourself and be what I think you can be. For a guy that I didn't really know, to have that kind of belief in me as a player and a person and give me the opportunity that I wanted and trust me not to take advantage of it and trust me to handle that position with care, that's all I really was. Your account has an invalid email address. Ben: Since the Senior Bowl Jermaine Johnsons stock has skyrocketed. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine Johnson II had but one year to prove his worth as an edge defender. The Seminoles only got him for 12 games, but you'd better believe he did exactly that. Gang Green Nation: 2022 New York Jets Draft Prospect DE Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State I think Johnson has star written all over him and will be a monster in the NFL eventually., Revenge of the Birds: Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. And I love playing and being good at it. Jermaine Johnson Overview; He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. MOBILE - Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II had a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. I feel like thats what I try to live by. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. 8 TCU, The Battles End goes public. Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. The whole program gets held to the same standard. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf 15 in an unprecedented 2022 draft dominated by defensive picks. ", "I just try to be humble. Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. They have a great amount of respect for reach other. Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. 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. 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. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. 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). He had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. You do anything how you do everything. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. . So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. And I love playing and being good at it. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. We just clicked on the same page. He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. Ben: With Jashaun Corbin being at the combine and east-west bowl is huge in getting him those extra opportunities to interact with NFL teams. Johnsons sacks and tackles for loss were the most for an FSU defender since Walker, now with the Houston Texans, had 21.5 tackles for loss and 16 sacks the season he won the award in 2016. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. 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. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. Hes a first guy in, last guy out type of dude. 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. So I had to go and do what I had to do. I think coming into this offseason, we know where we can be. I have a great support system in my family. He called around, just a character check. That is what I do. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. 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. Social media is on ire discussing Johnsons play: @Patriots draft Jermaine Johnson at all costs @LastChanceUAlum pic.twitter.com/9ydEFgCFDg, Nighthawk (@KrikorianB15) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson II thats the tweet @ii_jermaine #JUCOPRODUCT pic.twitter.com/dxf4LYc6rg, JUCO Football Frenzy (@JUCOFFrenzy) September 6, 2021. 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 . . Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. Jermaine Johnson said when he came to Florida State that he wanted to leave an imprint -- he wanted to make a mark and have a lasting impact on the program. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. They believe in what we got going here. He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . What I loved about Jermaine Johnsons tape was, if you told me to give me the best five plays he had on tape, three of them might have been versus the run," Brugler said. 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 . Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. 10, New York Jets. There are no double teams. That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. 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. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. I always say, Theres guys wishing that they could be where you are. Wishing.. 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. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. But I need you to do this for the team. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. As for Wilson, Im with AB. Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. FSU continues to look for its next Johnson, the poster child of sorts for transfers. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community. But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. Hes agile. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. This is my show. That's not how it works. Odds & lines subject to change. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. We're in a good spot right now as a program. Johnson goes 18 overall to YOUR Philadelphia Eagles. ACC Player of the Year, First-team All-American, either tied or led the country in sacks for most of the season (he finished with 12 and two forced fumbles) but aside from that his ability to diagnose the run and create constant pressure are what sets him apart. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. 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.. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. One, just his work ethic. bnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVlLXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3Ut Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. And just be yourself, Johnson said. So does everybody else in this program. Its head coaching changes, like I said. There are no chip blocks. We just clicked on the same page. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. Gambling problem? Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv 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. Love them. Johnson was a handful for opposing tackles the first two days of practices in one-on-one pass-rush drills, showing off power, speed, a plethora of pass-rush moves, and one heck of a spin move. I feel like we share those values. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. Thats how I was raised. But Johnson was too quick. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. 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