You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. That is what I do. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl 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. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. But in terms of here, I'm here now. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. And we all have a common goal. If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. Recently, he confirmed his . Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isnt about to take a play or two off whether its in a game or during practice. A lot of these draft steps the combine, workouts and things like that its a big cross-checking exercise. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. , 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 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 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. His lone season at FSU ended with a 5-7 record and a loss to the rival Florida Gators. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. 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). They just believe in every player here. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? 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. He said, We can give you what you want. How do his skills translate to the next level? 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. 15 in an unprecedented 2022 draft dominated by defensive picks. 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. You can't gauge a person like that. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. Full videoappears below, followed by complete quotes from Johnson. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. Jermaine Johnson was an absolute beast for FSU and he will probably end up winning ACC DPOY. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. He was hard to block all week. Are you willing to put the team first? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. More bio, uniform, draft info. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. 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. Jermaine Johnson is playing good ball. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. I've talked to enough people. The play, which came in a 31-28 win over Miami, involved Johnson bringing down Hurricane wide receiver Brashard Smith for a five-yard loss. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv He has a lot of the things that you are looking for. 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. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. That's my specialty. What other FSU players might get selected? "I talked about it with some guys here recently. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. Its day to day right now. 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. So Johnson transferring to FSU came with plenty of risk. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. I'm a pass rusher. Jameis Winston. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. I couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. Johnson amassed 36 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, seven sacks, 11 quarterback hurries and a pass breakups across those two seasons. 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 . And just be yourself, Johnson said. And these guys are working their butts off. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. 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. I mean just think of the guy's story. My teammates work. You do anything how you do everything. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j There are no chip blocks. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. We just clicked on the same page. And its not even close. And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. He was a monster. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. Odds & lines subject to change. Thats how I was raised. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He believed in who I was as a man. 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. 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 play faster. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. 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. That is where it starts with a winning program, culture, and that carries on to everything else off the field, individually, and as a team. You see length. bnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVlLXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3Ut Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. I get to the quarterback. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. Its head coaching changes, like I said. 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. I get to the quarterback. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. And I'm very happy that he did. If you are a team picking, say, 12th, and you are looking at the board and need a pass rusher, Jermaine Johnson is going to be in your conversation. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. As I'm sure they are about me. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. He called me personally. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. The Athletics Dane Brugler has Johnson ranked 46th overall among his top 50 draft prospects, but praised his pursuit, awareness and open field finish following the Miami game. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Hutchinson (No. Keir is a round 6-7 player who will more likely go the undrafted free agent route. He can play both as an edge rusher in a y- 9 positions or as a stand-up linebacker. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. 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. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. He believed in who I was as a player. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. That whole group of guys. During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. If you want to know just how elite Georgias defense is, look no further than FSU defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson. I ended up being the No. Hes agile. 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 was a monster. Theres a point where I was at the bottom of the bottom and I was wishing to be in their shoes, Johnson said. Dog poops on court during halftime show, perfectly summing up Louisville's season, Nate Oats weighs in on Brandon Miller not earning SEC weekly awards, Overrated? KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt 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. 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. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy 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. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. 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? So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. All rights reserved. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. 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). Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. I love it. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. We know what that looks like, and I feel that every day we incorporate those values and those character aspects into what we have now here. Make sure everything on that end was straight. 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. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Reach Carter Karelsat ckarels@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. 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. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. 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. One, just his work ethic. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) December 26, 2020 There was a need for Norvell and co. to land an impact pass rusher and they got just that. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow NoleGameday for ALL things Florida State! I know how to persevere through anything, Johnson said. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. Work is work. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? 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. That's my specialty. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. 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. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. 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