LXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3UtZm9vdGJhbGwiCiAgfSk7CiAg Social media was gushing over Johnsons play against Notre Dame. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. Of course. 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. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. 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. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. More bio, uniform, draft info. Johnson transferred from Georgia likely because he wasnt an every-down defender; so, he joined the Florida State program this offseason. It comes naturally. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. Jermaine Johnson said when he came to Florida State that he wanted to leave an imprint -- he wanted to make a mark and have a lasting impact on the program. Jameis Winston. The three-day NFL Draft begins on April 28 in Las Vegas. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. Johnson even said that he, Milton, FSU redshirt sophomore quarterback Jordan Travis and others on the team have a leadership council that meets to plan the best ways to guide younger players on the team. He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . Johnson accomplished this with a dominant senior season in which recorded 12 sacks and 18 tackles for loss overall, leading the ACC in both categories. 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 see a guy who understands what hes doing.. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. It's really not much to it. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. They just believe in every player here. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv 26 Pick of 2022 NFL Draft", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jermaine_Johnson_II&oldid=1139709830, Players of American football from Minnesota, Short description is different from Wikidata, New York Jets currentteam parameter articles, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 14:14. So we get a better sense of that player. ", "Most definitely. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD But hes no slug. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. As I'm sure they are about me. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. That is what I do. I love it. 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 . WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. How do his skills translate to the next level? 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. 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. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. Odds & lines subject to change. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. https://t.co/MfZd6C4s6O, Gore (@G3_OnTheRunWay) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson is best player on the FSU team, UGA Alum 95 (@UGA_AlumADS1995) September 6, 2021, Former Dawg Jermaine Johnson looking good for FSU tonight! 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. I know how to persevere through anything, Johnson said. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. I just have the same approach to everything in life. MOBILE - Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II had a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. And I'm thankful for it.". 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.". We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. 26 overall. All Rights Reserved. So I had to go and do what I had to do. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. CoachAB: I can see Keir Thomas and Jashaun Corbin going in the draft. And its not even close. But there are several examples where it just didnt work out as planned.. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. I ended up being the No. He had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. 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.". Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. 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. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. 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. 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. It was cool. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. 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. Thats how I was raised. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. This is my show. That's not how it works. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. I ended up being the No. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. 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. ", "I just try to be humble. So, that is just what I believe in. Schools: Georgia, Florida State. Final Season Stats. Jermaine Johnson is playing good ball. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt 10, New York Jets. -----Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council I've done background checks. 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. 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. Hes been projected as high as No. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. 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. 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. Hes agile. Im here to get my film, get out and do it. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. I'm a pass rusher. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. And it was needed. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. bnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVlLXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3Ut Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. 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. Its an easy relationship with everyone. If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. It's not surprising the Lions would have interest in spending more time with Johnson, a consensus top-12 prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. But over the course of his 12 months, he said he saw a foundation being built for future success through hard work and commitment. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. It would have been easy to stay at Georgia and be part of that machine, Brugler said. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj 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 get to the quarterback. At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Jermaine Johnson. 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. [7] As a senior, he finished third on the team with four sacks with 16 total tackles and 11 quarterback hurries. He called me personally. He is the whole package. He was used mostly as a third-down specialist for Kirby Smarts defense. 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. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. I just need you here to be yourself and be what I think you can be. For a guy that I didn't really know, to have that kind of belief in me as a player and a person and give me the opportunity that I wanted and trust me not to take advantage of it and trust me to handle that position with care, that's all I really was. Whats left to prove? Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. Odds & lines subject to change. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? 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. 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. 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. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. They just believe in every player here. 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. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. He said, We can give you what you want. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy And that fits well with the program. Also, do yourself a favor and close your eyes on the first one: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. I thought Johnson showed that length that he has and how he can use it as a weapon, Brugler said. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. 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. ", "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. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. 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