Shortly after it. Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. Work is work. I ended up being the No. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. But like I said, Ill do anything the team needs me to do to win - special teams, playing different, anywhere else - whatever they need me to do I do.". And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. 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. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. I feel like we share those values. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. He believed in who I could be. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. 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. Throughout the season, the four-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, came up with numerous clutch plays including his three-sack, five-tackles for loss performance in a 31-28 win over Miami and his strip sack, fumble return for a touchdown at Clemson. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Especially last week on the National Team at the 2022 Reeses Senior Bowl, the annual postseason all-star game in Mobile, Ala. that features dozens of top draft prospects. And we all have a common goal. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. And that fits well with the program. You got to work and earn respect. There's no way around it. But I need you to do this for the team. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. 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. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy That whole group of guys. 15 in an unprecedented 2022 draft dominated by defensive picks. We love our sports and we love competing so much. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl But Johnson was too quick. INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine Johnson II had but one year to prove his worth as an edge defender. 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. ", "I just try to be humble. Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. Thats the goal. Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. We're in a good spot right now as a program. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. It comes naturally. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. 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. I thought we saw that from Johnson., #Lions HC Duce Staley picked Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard and Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for post-practice 1-on-1. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Plays both standing up and in a three-point stance at Independence. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. 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. 10, New York Jets. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH And its not even close. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. 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). Jermaine Johnson is one of the best examples. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. We just clicked on the same page. cmlkYXN0YXRlLnJpdmFscy5jb20lMkZuZXdzJTJGZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9o My teammates work. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. All rights reserved. I didn't know any of them personally prior. 'll do whatever the team needs me to do. 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. [9] Johnson had seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in his first game for the Seminoles, a 41-38 overtime loss to Notre Dame, and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week. I think I'm pretty good at it. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. 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. ", "Of course. 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 an easy relationship with everyone. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. 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. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. FSU continues to look for its next Johnson, the poster child of sorts for transfers. You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. So does everybody else in this program. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. It's really not much to it. That goes on. This is my show. That's not how it works. Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. That goes on. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. There are no chip blocks. ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. And hold everybody to the same standard. I play faster. 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. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. 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 . I think all those guys are, and that's gonna come to fruition this next season. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. He has a lot of the things that you are looking for. I mean just think of the guy's story. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow NoleGameday for ALL things Florida State! "But if I do, Ill compete just like I compete in everything else. "Are you willing to do that? None of thosewerethe case. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. ", "The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. And I love playing and being good at it. You got to earn the respect of people. They have a great amount of respect for reach other. Check out number four on the second play in this clip. As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. And I'm very happy that he did. 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. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi 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. Hes made an incredible impact. 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). * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. This is my show. That's not how it works. That's my specialty. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. 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. With preseason camp just a couple weeks away, Johnson explained that bringing in more proven winners to the team will help the Noles have a better chance at a turnaround season in 2021. As I'm sure they are about me. 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. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. Where will Johnson head to? Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. 1 overall, evaluates 2023 QB class, Nate Oats comments on Brandon Miller's 'pat down' intro routine: 'It won't happen again', SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama inches toward regular-season title, Kentucky and Mizzou score big wins, Gervon Dexter discusses difficult decision to leave Florida to declare for 2023 NFL Draft, Kirby Smart releases statement on Jalen Carter's alleged involvement in fatal car crash, Will Anderson names the top OT he faced during his college career, Jalen Carter, Georgia DL, subject of arrest warrant after being implicated in fatal crash, Jeremy Banks, Tennessee LB, insists there was 'no reason' he should have missed South Carolina game, Will Anderson reveals the best player he faced during Alabama career. "I talked about it with some guys here recently. 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. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. You see the active hands and the different pass rush moves. Try to do what makes you happy in life. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. You do anything how you do everything. I feel like thats what I try to live by. 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. You got to work and earn respect. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. He was used mostly as a third-down specialist for Kirby Smarts defense. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. I ended up being the No. Schools: Georgia, Florida State. 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. Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. [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. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. 3 to the Houston Texans), Ojabo (No. So I had to go and do what I had to do. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. I love it. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. I talked about it with some guys here recently. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. That's part of why I came to the State to be part of the change. 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 think I'm pretty good at it. ", "Most definitely. FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit, The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. More bio, uniform, draft info. 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. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. Tommy: Dotson. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. ", "I'm a pass rusher. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. Are you willing to be selfless? 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. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Timeline 2022 Apr 28, 2022: Draft New York Jets select Jermaine Johnson with the No.. 2020 Dec 26, 2020:. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. He called around, just a character check. Tall, long edge rusher. As I'm sure they are about me. 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. 19 to the Philadelphia Eagles) were picked ahead of him. So Johnson transferring to FSU came with plenty of risk. 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. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. I love it. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl He spent his first season at JUCO . ", "There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. 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. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? Thats how I was raised. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. 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. 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. I think thats something that will really help him. Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. 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'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. He wasnt someone who needed to be around other elite talent to really be a productive player.. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. 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? Again. And we all have a common goal. 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. His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. 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 bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD I just have the same approach to everything in life. Make sure everything on that end was straight. Jermaine Johnson is an athletic playmaker on the defensive line with a muscular build and long arms giving him a physical advantage. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . 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. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. . 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. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. . ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. But in terms of here, I'm here now. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. 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 play faster. 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). We support responsible gambling. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. 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