I know how to persevere through anything, Johnson said. 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 cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg You see a guy who understands what hes doing.. I didn't know any of them personally prior. [7] As a senior, he finished third on the team with four sacks with 16 total tackles and 11 quarterback hurries. 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. If you want to know just how elite Georgias defense is, look no further than FSU defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. 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. You got to work and earn respect. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j 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. If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. 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. But in terms of here, I'm here now. As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. Just doing the dirty hard work in the dark when no one's watching," Johnson said. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. He really took charge of the defense, Johnson said. 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. You can't gauge a person like that. You got to work and earn respect. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. 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. 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 Sports/247Sports first-team All-AmericanAP, FWAA, The Athletic second-team All-AmericanTed Hendricks Award finalistsemifinalist for Bednarik Award and Lombardi Awardfirst-team All-ACCfour-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the WeekFSU Defensive MVPstarted all 12 games and recorded 70 tackles, 18.0 for loss with 12.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, 12 quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and one fumble recoveryled ACC in tackles for loss and sacks, which were most at FSU since Demarcus Walker in 2016ranked sixth nationally in sacks and eighth in tackles for losstackles total was most among all Power 5 defensive linemenwas only Power 5 player with at least 3.0 sacks and 4.0 tackles for loss in multiple gamesmade seven tackles, including career-best 5.0 tackles for loss with career-high-tying 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble vs. Miamino player in history of FSU-Miami rivalry has recorded more tackles for losshis 5.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks were both single-game highs for any ACC defender in 2021TFL total was most by FSU defender since 2012 and one shy of single-game school recordrecorded career-high 11 tackles, with 4.0 tackles for loss and career-high 3.0 sacks, and one pass breakup vs. Jacksonville Statein records dating back to 2000, was first FSU player with 11, 4.0 and 3.0 in a gamefirst ACC player to record 11 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks in a game since 2011opened season with then-career-high seven tackles, 2.5 for loss with 1.5 sacks, vs. No. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? That goes on. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. 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. Johnson left Georgia to have a rebirth with the Seminoles, and Sunday night is definitely his coming out party. 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. He believed in who I was as a player. Gambling problem? His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. I feel like we share those values. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6 The Athletics Dane Brugler has Johnson ranked 46th overall among his top 50 draft prospects, but praised his pursuit, awareness and open field finish following the Miami game. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Jameis Winston. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. So we get a better sense of that player. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. 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.. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. 15 in an unprecedented 2022 draft dominated by defensive picks. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. Its day to day right now. What other FSU players might get selected? They just believe in every player here. Everything he said just made sense. Make sure everything on that end was straight. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. 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. And these guys are working their butts off. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. , 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. Email Matt Murschel at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. 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. CoachAB: I can see Keir Thomas and Jashaun Corbin going in the draft. As I'm sure they are about me. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. Im a strong believer that you keep the team first, and you do what the team needs you to do, your individual success will come after. He plays quick. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. 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. But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. And just be yourself, Johnson said. 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 would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. I strongly believe in that. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. Johnson transferred from Georgia likely because he wasnt an every-down defender; so, he joined the Florida State program this offseason. And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. 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. There are no quick passes from the quarterback. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. 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. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. I ended up being the No. But hes no slug. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. Thats the goal. He said it meant a lot to be one of the three players selected by FSU head coach Mike Norvell to travel to Charlotte. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. The UGA transfer signed with an FSU program coming off a 3-6 season and . On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. I have a great support system in my family. I think I'm pretty good at it. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. Hes a first guy in, last guy out type of dude. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv And I love playing and being good at it. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. 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 play doesnt drop off at all. 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. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. 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. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 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. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. I talked about it with some guys here recently. So I had to go and do what I had to do. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. That goes on. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. That play really stands out to me. Shortly after it. We just clicked on the same page. Gambling problem? Most definitely. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. You see length. I also have fears that a Houston or New York will want that culture, it would be great for them but not great for Jermaine. ", "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. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. The talented pass-rusher, who transferred to FSU from Georgia in December, is focused on using his unique football journey to help motivate his Seminole teammates. He said, We can give you what you want. They've also had three coaching changes. Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on the field. 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. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. Are you willing to put the team first? /, Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility. Brugler, an NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, instead prefers one of Johnsons 18 tackles for a loss. You can't gauge a person like that. So just treat everybody the same. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. 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. He was a monster. I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. After passing up his final year at the University of Georgia to finish his college career at Florida State, it would stand to reason he might be having some regrets. Love them. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. 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. This is my show. That's not how it works. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. 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 think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. 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. 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. Hes agile. Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. [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. Its huge for the young guys. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. 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. 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.". ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. 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. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. I ended up being the No. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. 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. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go 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. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. 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. 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, No. Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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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. It was cool. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. Quickness. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. 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%. It's not surprising the Lions would have interest in spending more time with Johnson, a consensus top-12 prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? Try to do what makes you happy in life. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw I don't got no problem coming to play for them. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. It's really not much to it. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. But over the course of his 12 months, he said he saw a foundation being built for future success through hard work and commitment. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. So does everybody else in this program. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. And I'm very happy that he did. I mean just think of the guy's story. Reach Carter Karelsat [email protected] or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. 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. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? 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! And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. "Are you willing to do that? 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. 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. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . 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. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. And these guys are working their butts off. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. He believed in who I could be. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. 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.. Youd have to ask them for that, but I gave them everything I got and still do.. 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. Shortly after it. 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.". ", "There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. So just treat everybody the same. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Johnson recently received an invitation to participate in the Senior Bowl on Feb. 5th in Mobile, Alabama, but said Wednesday he has not decided yet if he will participate. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. But Johnson was too quick. You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? 2023 www.tallahassee.com. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. And we all have a common goal. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. Appeared in 21 games with four starts in two seasons at Georgia, totaling 36 tackles, 8.0 for loss with 7.5 sacks, 24 quarterback pressures, one forced fumble and two pass breakupsmade 16 tackles, including 5.0 sacks, 11 quarterback pressures and one pass breakup in seven games during 2020 seasonsacks total ranked third among Bulldogsposted career-high-tying four tackles vs. No. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". He can set a hard edge. [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. 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. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? 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. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Make sure everything on that end was straight. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. I just try to be humble. 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