So Johnson transferring to FSU came with plenty of risk. 14 to the Baltimore Ravens) and Karlaftis (No. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. FSU continues to look for its next Johnson, the poster child of sorts for transfers. Gambling problem? * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Tommy: Dotson. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. Johnson becomes FSUs eighth winner of the award since it was first presented in 1993 and joins an illustrious group of former Seminoles which also includes Demarcus Walker (2016), Bjoern Werner (2012), Darnell Dockett (2003), Andre Wadsworth (1997), Peter Boulware (1996), Derrick Alexander (1994) and Derrick Brooks (1993). So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. Some scouts, coaches and analysts considered him to have the best week of practice among players participating. 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%. 11 11 +1. 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. That goes on. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Thats how I was raised. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. 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. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. And these guys are working their butts off. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. 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. Johnson transferred from Georgia likely because he wasnt an every-down defender; so, he joined the Florida State program this offseason. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 We just clicked on the same page. He believed in who I was as a man. ", "I'm a pass rusher. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. 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. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. After winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Johnson certainly didnt need to prove himself much. Once he hit the transfer portal last December, he was a hot commodity and nearly every team in the country reached out to him to gauge his interest. He called around, just a character check. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. When he plays, it speaks for himself. 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. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. 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. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. Check out number four on the second play in this clip. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. It will not be the same season they had last year, and like I said earlier, McKenzie comes from a winning program, Coach Norvell comes from a winning program, I come from a winning program, Johnson said. Hes a first guy in, last guy out type of dude. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. And that fits well with the program. And I'm thankful for it. That is what I do. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. 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. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. It comes naturally. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. And hold everybody to the same standard. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. I strongly believe in that. Reach Carter Karelsat ckarels@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. He contains really well. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. More bio, uniform, draft info. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. The Seminoles have recently prioritized the transfer portal almost as much as high school recruiting. 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. Detroit Lions assistant coach Duce Staley, who served as head coach for the National Team, pitted Johnson against former Kentucky offensive tackle Darian Kinnard in a one-on-one showdown after practice. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. 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. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. I know what comes with that, Johnson said. 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. It was cool. 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. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. 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 junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. There are no double teams. 26 overall. 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. Its day to day right now. Recently, he confirmed his . I strongly believe in that. That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. Overlooked and underrecruited as a 2017 prospect out of high school in Minnesota, Johnson struggled to pick up offers from FBS schools. Timeline 2022 Apr 28, 2022: Draft New York Jets select Jermaine Johnson with the No.. 2020 Dec 26, 2020:. 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? Its head coaching changes, like I said. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. As a prospect Johnson does a few things really well: These skills, like most things in football, are best appreciated through film. 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.". Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. I care so much about Florida State and the people involved.. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. It's really not much to it. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. But in terms of here, I'm here now. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. SEC hoops notebook: March arrives, season accolades, 8 in dance? Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. 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. Johnson said Wednesday morning he came to FSU for more than just earning accolades. Johnson goes 18 overall to YOUR Philadelphia Eagles. He was hard to block all week. He wasnt someone who needed to be around other elite talent to really be a productive player.. 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. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. 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. It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? FSU football defensive end Jermaine Johnson bet on himself by choosing the Noles to play his final college season.. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. One, just his work ethic. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. I feel like thats what I try to live by. 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. And we all have a common goal. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. 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. But over the course of his 12 months, he said he saw a foundation being built for future success through hard work and commitment. To be a leader, to be somebody that could help mentor younger guys and to be able to make an impact that goes beyond just the year that hes going to be here, that will carry on and to help set that foundation.. That whole group of guys. He can play both as an edge rusher in a y- 9 positions or as a stand-up linebacker. ", "Of course. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn 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. He believed in who I was as a player. 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 . He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. Just doing the dirty hard work in the dark when no one's watching," Johnson said. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? None of thosewerethe case. The UGA transfer signed with an FSU program coming off a 3-6 season and . He said, We can give you what you want. Youd have to ask them for that, but I gave them everything I got and still do.. Odds & lines subject to change. Johnson can play in a versatile position on the defense. Thats the goal. 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. Make sure everything on that end was straight. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. Are you willing to be selfless? 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. You got to work and earn respect. 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. Its an easy relationship with everyone. 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. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. Jermaine Johnson sounds almost amused by the question. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. He was a monster. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isn't about to take a play or two off whether it's in a game or during practice. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. My teammates work. Coach Norvell told me what I was walking into in terms of a role that I had to step and be that guy and influence and lead other guys.. So 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.". There's no way around it. 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. That's all he said, Be you. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl #FSU Draftees Combine Comparison:Jermaine Johnson ('22) 6'5 254 Ibs40: 4.58s10-yard split: 1.55sVert: 32'Broad: 12'5Arm Length: 34'Wingspan: 82 7/8'Brian Burns ('19) 6'5 249 lbs40: 4.53s10-yard split: 1.54sVert: 36'Broad: 12'9Arm Length: 33 7/8'Wingspan: 83 5/8'. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. You can't gauge a person like that. Please update it here. 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. His lone season at FSU ended with a 5-7 record and a loss to the rival Florida Gators. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. They've also had three coaching changes. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. 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. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. 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. Keir is a round 6-7 player who will more likely go the undrafted free agent route. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. I think coming into this offseason, we know where we can be. I just try to be humble. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. He embodies that mentality, just being a professional before hes a pro. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. 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. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt 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. 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. It's bigger than that, Johnson said. ", "Jameis Winston. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. , 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. 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. A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think thats a long shot. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. ", "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. "I talked about it with some guys here recently. He has a lot of the things that you are looking for. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. 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. Try to do what makes you happy in life. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. The three-day NFL Draft begins on April 28 in Las Vegas. Hes agile. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. I have a great support system in my family. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. He received 53 of 64 votes, finishing ahead . He said it meant a lot to be one of the three players selected by FSU head coach Mike Norvell to travel to Charlotte. 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. 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). 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. 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 . WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. CoachAB: I can see Keir Thomas and Jashaun Corbin going in the draft. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. 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. I thought Johnson showed that length that he has and how he can use it as a weapon, Brugler said. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. LXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3UtZm9vdGJhbGwiCiAgfSk7CiAg Check out Jermaine Johnson II's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . 10, New York Jets. . I feel like we share those values. Email Matt Murschel at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel. 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. The Seminoles only got him for 12 games, but you'd better believe he did exactly that. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. And these guys are working their butts off.
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