: Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Hes a first guy in, last guy out type of dude. Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm I feel like thats what I try to live by.". Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy My teammates work. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Make sure everything on that end was straight. Its day to day right now. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. All rights reserved. I just have the same approach to everything in life. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. And I love playing and being good at it. All Rights Reserved. 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. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. Are you willing to be selfless? Final Season Stats. 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. As for Wilson, Im with AB. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. You got to earn the respect of people. 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. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think thats a long shot. Most definitely. Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. Johnson left Georgia to have a rebirth with the Seminoles, and Sunday night is definitely his coming out party. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. 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. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. Everything he said just made sense. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. Your account has an invalid email address. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm 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. Check out number four on the second play in this clip. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. 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. I ended up being the No. Thats how I was raised. This is my show. That's not how it works. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. He wasnt someone who needed to be around other elite talent to really be a productive player.. They've also had three coaching changes. He called around, just a character check. Now that hes firmly settled into the program and was picked to represent FSU at the ACC Kickoff event, Johnson is relishing his newfound role as a valued voice on the team. The whole program gets held to the same standard. I think I'm pretty good at it. 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. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. 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. Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov How do his skills translate to the next level? Jameis Winston. 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. 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It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. We're in a good spot right now as a program. Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. 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. 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. 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. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. Meiko Dotson had a big pro day. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. And I love playing and being good at it. Johnson transferred from Georgia likely because he wasnt an every-down defender; so, he joined the Florida State program this offseason. Quickness. And I'm very happy that he did. He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. He contains really well. 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. Shortly after it. 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. A lot of these draft steps the combine, workouts and things like that its a big cross-checking exercise. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. 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. You got to earn the respect of people. Who will get a shot as an undrafted free agent? Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. Try to do what makes you happy in life. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. The end of day ones practice at the Senior Bowl offered a glimpse of what Johnson could accomplish in the NFL. Brugler pegged Johnson as a top 100 draft pick after he played 21 games with four starts on the Bulldogs. And it was needed. He believed in who I could be. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. 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. It was cool. Its huge for the young guys. 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. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. I always say, Theres guys wishing that they could be where you are. Wishing.. 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. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. ", "Most definitely. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. 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. But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. 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. 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. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. They've also had three coaching changes. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. You see length. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. 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. [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. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. 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). The team trusts me in that role, and I cant let them down in that sense.. Now that Florida State has seen the type of player and person Johnson is this offseason, even his fellow high-profile transfer teammate Milton is impressed. The Seminoles have recently prioritized the transfer portal almost as much as high school recruiting. ", "Jameis Winston. I have a great support system in my family. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. This is my show. That's not how it works. He had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. 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. 'll do whatever the team needs me to do. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. I love it. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. I think all those guys are, and that's gonna come to fruition this next season. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. 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'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. 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. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Timeline 2022 Apr 28, 2022: Draft New York Jets select Jermaine Johnson with the No.. 2020 Dec 26, 2020:. That goes on. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. The play doesnt drop off at all. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. And I'm very happy that he did. I thought Johnson showed that length that he has and how he can use it as a weapon, Brugler said. I think I'm pretty good at it. I've done background checks. Atlantic Coast Conference Football Player of the Year, "How Jermaine Johnson went from Kansas to Georgia Bulldogs", "Linebacker Jermaine Johnson is coming into his own for Georgia", "Jermaine Johnson adjusts from 'Last Chance U' stardom to limitations at Georgia", "Jermaine Johnson, nation's No. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. We just clicked on the same page. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. ", "Of course. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. But in terms of here, I'm here now. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. It was cool. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Jermaine Johnson is one of the best examples. And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. So just treat everybody the same. And that fits well with the program. 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.. 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'm a competitive man.". 19 to the Philadelphia Eagles) were picked ahead of him. 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. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. He has a lot of the things that you are looking for. 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. 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 it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. That is what I do. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. 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. *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. 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. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. I care so much about Florida State and the people involved.. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. You see the active hands and the different pass rush moves. Thats how I was raised. Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z I'm a pass rusher. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. And hold everybody to the same standard. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. Whats left to prove? 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. Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. 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. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. He said, We can give you what you want. Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? 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. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. I ended up being the No. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. That's my specialty. So, that is just what I believe in. , 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. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. 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. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. 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 need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. So does everybody else in this program. Of course. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. 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! You got to work and earn respect. 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.. Ben Meyerson, Tommy Mire and CoachAB weigh in with their thoughts: Sports Illustrated: No. 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. You do anything how you do everything. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. And I'm thankful for it. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. . 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