Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. Im here to get my film, get out and do it. What other FSU players might get selected? Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 /, Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility. Shortly after it. He can set a hard edge. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. Hes made an incredible impact. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. 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. 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, I have never seen a team that has invested so much in each other: Catch up with Brooke Wyckoff ahead of ACC Tournament, FSU is set to kick off tournament play on Thursday, 2022 New York Jets Draft Prospect DE Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. Are you willing to put the team first? I feel like we share those values. And its not even close. INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine Johnson II had but one year to prove his worth as an edge defender. Jermaine Johnson is playing good ball. It was cool. Thats how I was raised. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was asked several times by the media Thursday why he chose to finish out his career at a school that went 3-6 last year and had its worst winning percentage in a season since 1975. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. 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. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. But I need you to do this for the team. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. None of the 12 sacks Jermaine Johnson II recorded in his one-year awakening at Florida State were Dane Bruglers favorite play from the defensive end last season. As I'm sure they are about me. How do his skills translate to the next level? Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. [3] While at Independence, he was featured in the fourth season of the Netflix documentary series Last Chance U where he played under head coach Jason Brown. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. 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. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. The whole program gets held to the same standard. Please update it here. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy Copyright 2023, Florida State University. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. I just try to be humble. Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. Its usually, Can you get to the quarterback or not? With Jermaine Johnson, not only can he get to the quarterback, but he is very aware versus the run. Its head coaching changes, like I said. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. 2 Alabamaplayed all 14 games in 2019, recording 20 tackles, 3.0 for loss with 2.5 sacks, 13 quarterback pressures, one forced fumble and one pass breakupregistered 96 tackles, including 19.0 for loss with 12.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 20 games at Independencerated as consensus top-three JUCO prospect nationallyearned All-Metro honors at Eden Prairie. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. 3 to the Houston Texans), Ojabo (No. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD 8 TCU, The Battles End goes public. ", "Most definitely. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH 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'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. 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. And hold everybody to the same standard. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. 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? You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. 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. 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. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. They just believe in every player here. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. I've talked to enough people. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn After passing up his final year at the University of Georgia to finish his college career at Florida State, it would stand to reason he might be having some regrets. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. There are no double teams. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. I play faster. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt Projects as an instant contributor and likely starter at the Power 5 level with the ability to develop into a early to mid round NFL Draft pick. 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. [9] Johnson had seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in his first game for the Seminoles, a 41-38 overtime loss to Notre Dame, and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week. So just treat everybody the same. You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. Ben: With Jashaun Corbin being at the combine and east-west bowl is huge in getting him those extra opportunities to interact with NFL teams. 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 . The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . I care so much about Florida State and the people involved.. All Rights Reserved. Johnson left Georgia to have a rebirth with the Seminoles, and Sunday night is definitely his coming out party. That play really stands out to me. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. 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.". Everything he said just made sense. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. He contains really well. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv The team trusts me in that role, and I cant let them down in that sense.. 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! That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 14 to the Baltimore Ravens) and Karlaftis (No. Make sure everything on that end was straight. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm Thats the goal. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. Make sure everything on that end was straight. 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. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. So I had to go and do what I had to do. 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. ", "Jameis Winston. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. 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. 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. 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 if you just keep things like that and work hard and you have a certain standard that you hold everybody to regardless of talent or playing time or anything like that. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. We understand that hard work works. Brugler pegged Johnson as a top 100 draft pick after he played 21 games with four starts on the Bulldogs. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? 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. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. Theres a point where I was at the bottom of the bottom and I was wishing to be in their shoes, Johnson said. You see a guy who understands what hes doing.. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. 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. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Love them. Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. And it was needed. 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 . Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. It's really not much to it. 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. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. 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. 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. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. 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. So does everybody else in this program. He has a lot of the things that you are looking for. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. 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. 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 each of head coach Mike Norvells three years, FSU has added 10-plus players from the portal. 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. 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. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. Its an easy relationship with everyone. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. I think thats something that will really help him. You got to work and earn respect. So, that is just what I believe in. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. ", "Of course. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on the field. Slot to Florida State Seminoles Newsletter. Overlooked and underrecruited as a 2017 prospect out of high school in Minnesota, Johnson struggled to pick up offers from FBS schools. 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. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. I mean just think of the guy's story. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. I know what kind of person you are. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. Odds & lines subject to change. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. That whole group of guys. Odds & lines subject to change. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. We love our sports and we love competing so much. Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. 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. He had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. Schools: Georgia, Florida State. Thats the goal. And that fits well with the program. 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%. 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. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. There are no chip blocks. Capable of shooting gaps inside and winning with speed on the outside. Jermaine Johnson is an athletic playmaker on the defensive line with a muscular build and long arms giving him a physical advantage. ", "Work is work. Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. 11 11 +1. Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. Its head coaching changes, like I said. He has proven his ability to be comfortable as a classic 4-3 edge defender or a 3-4 outside linebacker throughout his collegiate career. 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. There's no way around it. Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. And these guys are working their butts off. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Defender or a 3-4 outside linebacker throughout his collegiate career at Independence Community college a rebirth with ability! Evaluation process has a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance what! 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