[12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Johnson earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors Wednesday, capping a season where he led the conference in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (18). 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. 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. He finished with career-highs in sacks (3) and tackles for loss (5), including a tackle of UM receiver Will Mallory on a third-and-4 that forced a punt and led to FSUs winning drive. And thats what you want to see in pass rushers. 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. It comes naturally. 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. And I'm thankful for it. 10, New York Jets. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. 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. I think I'm pretty good at it. I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. 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. 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. I just try to be humble. So does everybody else in this program. 16 Seminoles host USF: Game thread, starting pitchers, how to watch, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. 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. INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine Johnson II had but one year to prove his worth as an edge defender. 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. And that fits well with the program. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. 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. ", "There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. 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. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. I ended up being the No. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. 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. And I'm thankful for it.". , 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. Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. I couldn't be more thankful for coaching, development. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. Jermaine Johnson is an athletic playmaker on the defensive line with a muscular build and long arms giving him a physical advantage. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. Its head coaching changes, like I said. 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. . So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. 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. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. While there aren't a multitude of . I think thats something that will really help him. 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. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv We love our sports and we love competing so much. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. ", "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. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. We support responsible gambling. Thats how I was raised. 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. I didn't know any of them personally prior. 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. 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. 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. Final Season Stats. Recently, he confirmed his . How do his skills translate to the next level? I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? I feel like we share those values. One final move brought him down south to Tallahassee where he had the best opportunity to showcase his skill an opportunity he took full advantage of, turning himself into a surefire first-round NFL Draft selection. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. You see a guy who understands what hes doing.. 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. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. He is the whole package. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. 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. Make sure everything on that end was straight. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. "But if I do, Ill compete just like I compete in everything else. I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. The Seminoles only got him for 12 games, but you'd better believe he did exactly that. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. ", "Jameis Winston. bnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVlLXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3Ut Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. 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. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn 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. Its an easy relationship with everyone. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. 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. Jermaine Johnson was an absolute beast for FSU and he will probably end up winning ACC DPOY. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. . ", "I just try to be humble. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. 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.. Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. That's part of why I came to the State to be part of the change. Please update it here. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. I just have the same approach to everything in life. Hes agile. Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. I talked about it with some guys here recently. Are you willing to be selfless? 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). 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. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. Hes the first piece in what is likely a multi-year retooling of the edge group., Sports Illustrated: No. Scan the field and you're sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound . You can't gauge a person like that. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. That's my specialty. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. That play really stands out to me. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi 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. 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 love it. He called me personally. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. That's all he said, Be you. All Rights Reserved. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. So I had to go and do what I had to do. 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. Are you willing to put the team first? "I talked about it with some guys here recently. Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. He embodies that mentality, just being a professional before hes a pro. 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 When he plays, it speaks for himself. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. Jermaine Johnson is one of the best examples. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. Most definitely. Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. And we all have a common goal. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. So we get a better sense of that player. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. Your account has an invalid email address. Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. 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. 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. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. I love it. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH 26 overall. 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. Rep 1 winner: Johnson pic.twitter.com/fWCpMkMGnd. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. Its head coaching changes, like I said. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Capable of shooting gaps inside and winning with speed on the outside. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. I mean just think of the guy's story. He was used mostly as a third-down specialist for Kirby Smarts defense. He spent his first season at JUCO . So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. Where will Johnson head to? He plays quick. None of thosewerethe case. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. This is my show. That's not how it works. It comes naturally. But Johnson was too quick. 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. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. 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. Hutchinson (No. Odds & lines subject to change. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. Ben Meyerson, Tommy Mire and CoachAB weigh in with their thoughts: Sports Illustrated: No. I couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. Gambling problem? Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. I strongly believe in that. 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 its not even close. 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 yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. 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. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. That is what I do. So Staley wanted to see who would win in a simulated pass rush rep. At 6-foot-4, 324 pounds, Kinnard significantly outweighedJohnson (6-4 , 259 pounds). 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. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. Johnson, who is from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, played JUCO football in Independence, Kansas during a season in which the team was featured on the Netflix series Last Chance U. Johnson went on to play two seasons at the University of Georgia before transferring to FSU last December. 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.. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. 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. Jameis Winston. A lot of these draft steps the combine, workouts and things like that its a big cross-checking exercise. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. Who will get a shot as an undrafted free agent? Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. Johnson said Wednesday morning he came to FSU for more than just earning accolades. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy He believed in who I was as a player. And just be yourself, Johnson said. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. 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%. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Again. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. But I need you to do this for the team. His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. I feel like thats what I try to live by. Its day to day right now. 3 to the Houston Texans), Ojabo (No. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. 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. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. His lone season at FSU ended with a 5-7 record and a loss to the rival Florida Gators. So just treat everybody the same. Love them. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. You do anything how you do everything. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . ", "I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv 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. I ended up being the No. Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. Work is work. 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