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. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. 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. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Former Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson elevated draft stock at Senior Bowl Carter Karels Tallahassee Democrat 0:00 6:31 None of the 12 sacks Jermaine Johnson II recorded in his one-year. To me he is still a round 5-7 guy who could be a preferred UDFA, meaning he will have some options if he is not drafted. He is the whole package. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. ", "The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Gambling problem? ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH More bio, uniform, draft info. So we get a better sense of that player. A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think thats a long shot. All Rights Reserved. After winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Johnson certainly didnt need to prove himself much. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. This is my show. That's not how it works. 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. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. Jermaine Johnson. 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Im here to get my film, get out and do it. I love it. That's part of why I came to the State to be part of the change. Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. You see a guy who understands what hes doing.. Love them. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. 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. And that fits well with the program. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. We just clicked on the same page. 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 that was my main priority was being the best I can be and being able to have the opportunity to choose any school I wanted to go to. You can't gauge a person like that. I play faster. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Johnson and Robinson lead group of eight Florida State All-ACC football selections, In only one season, Jermaine Johnson has left a lasting legacy on Florida State football, Florida State football final report card: Evaluating the Seminoles after their 5-7 season. -----Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. It was cool. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. There are no chip blocks. You do anything how you do everything. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. 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. But I need you to do this for the team. Recently, he confirmed his . I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. Entering the week, Johnson leads all Power 5 defensive linemen in tackles and ranks in the top-six nationally in sacks and tackles for loss. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. But over the course of his 12 months, he said he saw a foundation being built for future success through hard work and commitment. Try to do what makes you happy in life. I just try to be humble. That's all he said, Be you. Its day to day right now. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isn't about to take a play or two off whether it's in a game or during practice. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. 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. They believe in what we got going here. Brugler pegged Johnson as a top 100 draft pick after he played 21 games with four starts on the Bulldogs. Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. 10, New York Jets. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. 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. My teammates work. 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. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv But there are several examples where it just didnt work out as planned.. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. There's no way around it. 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. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. LXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3UtZm9vdGJhbGwiCiAgfSk7CiAg But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. And I'm very happy that he did. 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. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Johnson still carefully approached the week, missing the final practice and game for precautionary reasons. 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? 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. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. But Johnson was too quick. We just clicked on the same page. So Johnson transferring to FSU came with plenty of risk. As a prospect Johnson does a few things really well: These skills, like most things in football, are best appreciated through film. He can set up blockers. After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. Jermaine Johnson sounds almost amused by the question. Tall, long edge rusher. ", "Jameis Winston. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. 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. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. They've also had three coaching changes. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. And that fits well with the program. 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. Love them. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. 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.. ", "Most definitely. 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. 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. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. 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. He said, We can give you what you want. Email Matt Murschel at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel. And it was needed. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. So does everybody else in this program. As I'm sure they are about me. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. Hes made an incredible impact. SEC hoops notebook: March arrives, season accolades, 8 in dance? He played college football at Independence CC and Georgia before transferring to Florida State in 2021 where he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. I've done background checks. That goes on. 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. YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6 X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 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. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. 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). That's my specialty. He called me personally. The disadvantage offensive linemen face in those one-on-one drills makes those faceoffs more of a spectacle than anything else. 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. So that was my main priority was being the best I can be and being able to have the opportunity to choose any school I wanted to go to. That is what I do. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Whats left to prove? He played college football at Independence CC and Georgia before transferring to Florida State in 2021 where he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. We support responsible gambling. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. 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. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. 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! Jameis Winston. He received 53 of 64 votes, finishing ahead . 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%. Schools: Georgia, Florida State. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. 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