Everything he said just made sense. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. You can't gauge a person like that. 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. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. cmlkYXN0YXRlLnJpdmFscy5jb20lMkZuZXdzJTJGZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9o I ended up being the No. 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. It's really not much to it. Love them. I play faster. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. He has a lot of the things that you are looking for. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. 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. [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. That whole group of guys. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. They've also had three coaching changes. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. Johnson left Georgia to have a rebirth with the Seminoles, and Sunday night is definitely his coming out party. You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. Plays both standing up and in a three-point stance at Independence. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. That's all he said, Be you. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. In each of head coach Mike Norvells three years, FSU has added 10-plus players from the portal. 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. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. 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? Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv Timeline 2022 Apr 28, 2022: Draft New York Jets select Jermaine Johnson with the No.. 2020 Dec 26, 2020:. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. 10, New York Jets. Meiko Dotson had a big pro day. What other FSU players might get selected? MjI3MzMwOTciLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2Zsb3JpZGFzdGF0ZS5yaXZh Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. 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. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. 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. Its very helpful, because it gives us the chance to evaluate a player in a different scheme, with a different coach and in a different situation, Brugler said. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn Hes made an incredible impact. Brugler, an NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, instead prefers one of Johnsons 18 tackles for a loss. You see power. If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. So we get a better sense of that player. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. 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. 10, New York Jets. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. It comes naturally. And I'm thankful for it.". So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? 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? And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Appeared in 21 games with four starts in two seasons at Georgia, totaling 36 tackles, 8.0 for loss with 7.5 sacks, 24 quarterback pressures, one forced fumble and two pass breakupsmade 16 tackles, including 5.0 sacks, 11 quarterback pressures and one pass breakup in seven games during 2020 seasonsacks total ranked third among Bulldogsposted career-high-tying four tackles vs. No. 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. ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. Check out Jermaine Johnson II's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . His lone season at FSU ended with a 5-7 record and a loss to the rival Florida Gators. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. Are you willing to put the team first? Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. They just believe in every player here. Where will the newest professional NFL Seminole be headed? 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. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine Johnson II had but one year to prove his worth as an edge defender. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. 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. Try to do what makes you happy in life. I mean just think of the guy's story. And I love playing and being good at it. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Email Matt Murschel at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel. Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. Just doing the dirty hard work in the dark when no one's watching," Johnson said. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. It would have been easy to stay at Georgia and be part of that machine, Brugler said. Thats the goal. ", "Work is work. One, just his work ethic. I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. Recently, he confirmed his . You can't gauge a person like that. 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. 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. Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. You do anything how you do everything. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . 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. 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. 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'm a competitive man.". I get to the quarterback. 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. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q He was a monster. At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. After winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Johnson certainly didnt need to prove himself much. If you want to know just how elite Georgias defense is, look no further than FSU defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson. Jermaine Johnson is an athletic playmaker on the defensive line with a muscular build and long arms giving him a physical advantage. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. Jermaine Johnson was an absolute beast for FSU and he will probably end up winning ACC DPOY. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw My teammates work. Conservatively, I think 4-5th 6-7th are accurate for both Corbin and Thomas but it wouldnt surprise me if they fall into the UDFA category. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. Everything DE Jermaine Johnson said about his transfer to FSU and more By Chris Nee Jan 15, 2021 TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on. Johnson goes 18 overall to YOUR Philadelphia Eagles. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. The Seminoles have recently prioritized the transfer portal almost as much as high school recruiting. Email Matt Murschel at mmurschel @ orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter @ FernandezAndreC graduate transfer that has scouts... 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