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. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. 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 Sports/247Sports first-team All-AmericanAP, FWAA, The Athletic second-team All-AmericanTed Hendricks Award finalistsemifinalist for Bednarik Award and Lombardi Awardfirst-team All-ACCfour-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the WeekFSU Defensive MVPstarted all 12 games and recorded 70 tackles, 18.0 for loss with 12.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, 12 quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and one fumble recoveryled ACC in tackles for loss and sacks, which were most at FSU since Demarcus Walker in 2016ranked sixth nationally in sacks and eighth in tackles for losstackles total was most among all Power 5 defensive linemenwas only Power 5 player with at least 3.0 sacks and 4.0 tackles for loss in multiple gamesmade seven tackles, including career-best 5.0 tackles for loss with career-high-tying 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble vs. Miamino player in history of FSU-Miami rivalry has recorded more tackles for losshis 5.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks were both single-game highs for any ACC defender in 2021TFL total was most by FSU defender since 2012 and one shy of single-game school recordrecorded career-high 11 tackles, with 4.0 tackles for loss and career-high 3.0 sacks, and one pass breakup vs. Jacksonville Statein records dating back to 2000, was first FSU player with 11, 4.0 and 3.0 in a gamefirst ACC player to record 11 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks in a game since 2011opened season with then-career-high seven tackles, 2.5 for loss with 1.5 sacks, vs. No. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. 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. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. 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 . 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. 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. But in terms of here, I'm here now. Try to do what makes you happy in life. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. They've also had three coaching changes. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. They believe in what we got going here. And hold everybody to the same standard. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. They believe in what we got going here. But at the same time I don't think that us athletes would trade in being able to play the sport we love and compete in order to do that. Thats how I was raised. After a groundbreaking 2021 season at Florida State, defensive end Jermaine Johnson has catapulted up the draft boards, reaching the projection of being a top 10 pick. 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. He called around, just a character check. 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. You got to earn the respect of people. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. You see a guy who understands what hes doing.. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. He has the goods from an athletic and build standpoint., Pride of Detroit: FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit Could the Lions be considering Jermaine Johnson with the second overall pick or are they doing due diligence in case they trade down in the 2022 NFL Draft?, Big Blue View: 2022 NFL Draft prospect profile - Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State The Giants could certainly use a player with Johnsons tools, but has he really worked his way from an unknown to the Top 10 in just one year?, The Falcoholic: The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. ", "Jameis Winston. 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. ", "Most definitely. I love it. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. 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. You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. Will need to keep developing and fine-tuning his pass rush technique while getting stronger at the next level. I have a great support system in my family. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. It's really not much to it. 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. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, Saturday Down South reports and comments on the news around the Southeastern Conference as well as larger college football topics. I strongly believe in that. 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. Shortly after it. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. And I'm very happy that he did. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. ", "I just try to be humble. Shows quickness off the edge with a high-level first step. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. I just try to be humble. I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isnt about to take a play or two off whether its in a game or during practice. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt He is the whole package. The three-day NFL Draft begins on April 28 in Las Vegas. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. I feel like we share those values. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? 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. Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? 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. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. You can't gauge a person like that. That goes on. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. 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. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy I strongly believe in that. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. That play really stands out to me. FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit, The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. ", "I'm a pass rusher. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. 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). I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. 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. There's no way around it. 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. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. So, that is just what I believe in. Jermaine Johnson is playing good ball. What other FSU players might get selected? I love it. The whole program gets held to the same standard. We understand that hard work works. 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. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. He believed in who I could be. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. 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. 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. And these guys are working their butts off. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. But Johnson was too quick. 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. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Especially last week on the National Team at the 2022 Reeses Senior Bowl, the annual postseason all-star game in Mobile, Ala. that features dozens of top draft prospects. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. Where will the newest professional NFL Seminole be headed? Most definitely. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Your account has an invalid email address. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. How do his skills translate to the next level? Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. He can set a hard edge. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. 10, New York Jets. Where will Johnson head to? But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. 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. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. The end of day ones practice at the Senior Bowl offered a glimpse of what Johnson could accomplish in the NFL. 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! I'm a competitive man.". The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. He plays quick. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. 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.". I believe what him and the other staff got going here. 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, No. 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. 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. Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) September 6, 2021, Thanks UGA! He called me personally. 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. After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. 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. He spent his first season at JUCO . ", "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. Reach Carter Karelsat [email protected] or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. 9 Notre Damewas first FSU defender to reach those benchmarks against ranked opponent since Brian Burns in 2017recorded 10 tackles, with 0.5 sack, and one quarterback hurry at Wake Forestbecame first FSU defender since Demarcus Walker in 2016 to have consecutive games with at least 10 tacklesregistered three tackles, 1.0 sack, and two quarterback hurries vs. Louisvillemade seven tackles and one pass breakup vs. Syracusehad six tackles, 1.0 sack, and one quarterback hurry at North Carolinaregistered four solo tackles, including 2.0 for loss with 1.0 sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery at Clemsonstrip-sacked Clemson quarterback and returned fumble six yards for touchdown that gave FSU 20-17 lead with 7:39 remaining in fourth quarterwas Florida States first strip-sack with same defender forcing fumble and recovering fumble for touchdown since 2013made one tackle vs. UMasscredited with five tackles and season-high three quarterback hurries vs. North Carolina Statehad three tackles, 1.0 for loss, and two quarterback hurries at Boston Collegerecorded six tackles, including 1.0 sack, and season-high-tying three quarterback hurries in season finale at Florida. 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