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. 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. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. I just try to be humble. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? Johnson was a handful for opposing tackles the first two days of practices in one-on-one pass-rush drills, showing off power, speed, a plethora of pass-rush moves, and one heck of a spin move. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. 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 believed in who I was as a man. And I'm very happy that he did. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. 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. 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. 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. 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. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. Coach Norvell told me what I was walking into in terms of a role that I had to step and be that guy and influence and lead other guys.. MOBILE - Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II had a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl. That's my specialty. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Rep 1 winner: Johnson pic.twitter.com/fWCpMkMGnd. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. 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. 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. There's no way around it. Most definitely. But in terms of here, I'm here now. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. 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. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. We're in a good spot right now as a program. That's my specialty. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. I've done background checks. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. ", "Of course. He plays quick. LXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3UtZm9vdGJhbGwiCiAgfSk7CiAg He came in as the top-ranked defensive player on my board (among those who participated at the Senior Bowl), and he leaves that same way with maybe even a little more juice than he had coming in.. 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). Also, do yourself a favor and close your eyes on the first one: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. 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. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Im here to get my film, get out and do it. The disadvantage offensive linemen face in those one-on-one drills makes those faceoffs more of a spectacle than anything else. Its head coaching changes, like I said. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. 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? So, that is just what I believe in. Jameis Winston. The UGA transfer signed with an FSU program coming off a 3-6 season and . That's part of why I came to the State to be part of the change. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. Defensive coordinator Adam Fuller shared an example of Johnsons relentless pursuit on the practice field: I go back Friday and were practicing and we run a naked out-of-pocket play and Jermaine sprints 20 yards on a Friday at 9:30 in the morning to chase the guy down. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. Recently, he confirmed his . Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. You got to work and earn respect. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg There are no chip blocks. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. 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. 10, New York Jets. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. 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. Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. Just two years later, he established himself as an elite pass-rusher at Independence Community College (or as its more commonly known, Last Chance U), re-emerged as a consensus four-star JUCO recruit, and his career took off as part of one of the nations top defenses at Georgia. I love it. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. 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. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. 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. The talented pass-rusher, who transferred to FSU from Georgia in December, is focused on using his unique football journey to help motivate his Seminole teammates. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. Just God continues to bless me in more ways than I could realize so I can't do anything to repay him other than give thanks and approach every opportunity and give it 110%. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z 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. That is what I do. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. 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. A lot of these draft steps the combine, workouts and things like that its a big cross-checking exercise. While starting his college career at a junior college in rural Kansas wasnt ideal at the time, Johnson was quick to point out Thursday how much he learned from that experience and how that can benefit FSU this fall. At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. His rush acceleration is outstanding. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. That is what I do. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. I just have the same approach to everything in life. 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. He believed in who I could be. I took that very strongly because I respect his opinion.. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Theres a different feel to things when you walk out on the practice field and you see that work ethic and how that translates out on the game day.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. 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. ", "Most definitely. Check out Jermaine Johnson II's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . Ben Meyerson, Tommy Mire and CoachAB weigh in with their thoughts: Sports Illustrated: No. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. 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. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. 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. 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. 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. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. Thats the goal. Jermaine Johnson. It was cool. /, Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility. Odds & lines subject to change. And I love playing and being good at it. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Brugler, an NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, instead prefers one of Johnsons 18 tackles for a loss. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. 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 . FSU football defensive end Jermaine Johnson bet on himself by choosing the Noles to play his final college season.. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. More bio, uniform, draft info. And I'm thankful for it.". Try to do what makes you happy in life. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. They believe in what we got going here. He called me personally. 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. 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