I've done background checks. CoachAB: Johnson is a player many are projecting in the top 10 but Ive got him slotted a little later in the first. 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. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. There are no double teams. They've also had three coaching changes. 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. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. He said it meant a lot to be one of the three players selected by FSU head coach Mike Norvell to travel to Charlotte. Jameis Winston. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. -----Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council 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. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. I know what kind of person you are. And just be yourself, Johnson said. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. Ben: With Jashaun Corbin being at the combine and east-west bowl is huge in getting him those extra opportunities to interact with NFL teams. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. 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. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. They have a great amount of respect for reach other. So does everybody else in this program. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. Johnson can play in a versatile position on the defense. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. 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. If you want to know just how elite Georgias defense is, look no further than FSU defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson. His rush acceleration is outstanding. That goes on. He can set a hard edge. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. Thats how I was raised. Brugler, an NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, instead prefers one of Johnsons 18 tackles for a loss. A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think thats a long shot. Reach Carter Karelsat ckarels@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. 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. My teammates work. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. And I'm thankful for it. They just believe in every player here. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi 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 love it. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. So just treat everybody the same. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. 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. I know what comes with that, Johnson said. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. I feel like thats what I try to live by. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. 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, I have never seen a team that has invested so much in each other: Catch up with Brooke Wyckoff ahead of ACC Tournament, FSU is set to kick off tournament play on Thursday, 2022 New York Jets Draft Prospect DE Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State. [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 mean it's not that the program is just done. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. Johnson still carefully approached the week, missing the final practice and game for precautionary reasons. . #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'. He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. 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). Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH I've talked to enough people. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. He is the whole package. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. 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. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. You see the active hands and the different pass rush moves. 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. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow . 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. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. Keir is a round 6-7 player who will more likely go the undrafted free agent route. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Johnson understands the responsibility he has on and off the field and said he, loves the pressure of being a leader., From the players to the coaching staff, theyre entrusting me with a ton of different things and a leadership role, and I dont take that lightly. It's really not much to it. Thats the goal. 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. Please update it here. Your account has an invalid email address. They've also had three coaching changes. They believe in what we got going here. Tommy: This comes down to more of who I want to get drafted compared to the reality of things related to FSU as of late. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. Social media is on ire discussing Johnsons play: @Patriots draft Jermaine Johnson at all costs @LastChanceUAlum pic.twitter.com/9ydEFgCFDg, Nighthawk (@KrikorianB15) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson II thats the tweet @ii_jermaine #JUCOPRODUCT pic.twitter.com/dxf4LYc6rg, JUCO Football Frenzy (@JUCOFFrenzy) September 6, 2021. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj So I had to go and do what I had to do. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. 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 he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. He was used mostly as a third-down specialist for Kirby Smarts defense. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. Gambling problem? , 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. 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). Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit, The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. 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 . There are no quick passes from the quarterback. I strongly believe in that. 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. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. 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. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. 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. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Odds & lines subject to change. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. 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. What other FSU players might get selected? FSU player predictions, NFL mock draft, Noles News: FSU coaches receive extensions, raises, All the latest in Florida State Seminoles sports, FSU could have countrys most dynamic rushing attack in 2023, A look at how Jordan Travis, Trey Benson and steady stream of playmakers elevate run game. You do anything how you do everything. Capable of shooting gaps inside and winning with speed on the outside. 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. As I'm sure they are about me. When he plays, it speaks for himself. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. 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 I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. 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). It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. Try to do what makes you happy in life. That's my specialty. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. You see a guy who understands what hes doing.. He had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. 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. 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. You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? That play really stands out to me. You see length. It wasn't like, Oh, we were lacking here, we need you here. 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