I care so much about Florida State and the people involved.. 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%. #FSU Draftees Combine Comparison:Jermaine Johnson ('22) 6'5 254 Ibs40: 4.58s10-yard split: 1.55sVert: 32'Broad: 12'5Arm Length: 34'Wingspan: 82 7/8'Brian Burns ('19) 6'5 249 lbs40: 4.53s10-yard split: 1.54sVert: 36'Broad: 12'9Arm Length: 33 7/8'Wingspan: 83 5/8'. 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. He believed in who I could be. bnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVlLXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3Ut Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. I'm a competitive man.". Keir is a round 6-7 player who will more likely go the undrafted free agent route. There are no quick passes from the quarterback. You got to work and earn respect. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. 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. 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. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. He believed in who I was as a man. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. When we were counting them and got the final number I almost didn't want to tell the guys because I thought I mustve been wrong and would be risking embarrassment. ", "Most definitely. 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. It was cool. 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. I strongly believe in that. 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. 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. 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. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. 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. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. , Jason Daniel (@JRD24Dawg) September 6, 2021, FinsForLife (@life_fins) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson II and Akeem Dent Jr making Florida State defense look nasty, Lawrence Dennis (@Txman210) September 6, 2021. 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 mean I've been in college football for a little bit. Jermaine Johnson is an athletic playmaker on the defensive line with a muscular build and long arms giving him a physical advantage. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? FSU AD Michael Alford updates Board of Trustees on current, future projects, state of NIL, Four Florida State freshmen explain why they did not sign with other top programs, 'Weatherman' Harrison Prieto balancing increased role with FSU basketball, master's degree, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. One final move brought him down south to Tallahassee where he had the best opportunity to showcase his skill an opportunity he took full advantage of, turning himself into a surefire first-round NFL Draft selection. Reach Carter Karelsat ckarels@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. 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. Hes made an incredible impact. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. 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.". So does everybody else in this program. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. [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. Football facilities upgrades: FSU AD Michael Alford updates Board of Trustees on current, future projects, state of NIL, Newcomers start their careers: Four Florida State freshmen explain why they did not sign with other top programs, FSU men's basketball: 'Weatherman' Harrison Prieto balancing increased role with FSU basketball, master's degree, His ability to read it that quickly and take the right angle to make the tackle for loss was so, so impressive, Brugler told the Democrat. You do anything how you do everything. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. He spent his first season at JUCO . Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. 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. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. I think I'm pretty good at it. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. 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. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. 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. 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. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". Thats the goal. My teammates work. That's my specialty. Brugler, an NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, instead prefers one of Johnsons 18 tackles for a loss. 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. I talked about it with some guys here recently. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. 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. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. It was cool. Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv 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. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Tall, long edge rusher. Check out Jermaine Johnson II's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. He wasnt someone who needed to be around other elite talent to really be a productive player.. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. I love it. I know what kind of person you are. He plays quick. You see length. Johnson understands the responsibility he has on and off the field and said he, loves the pressure of being a leader., From the players to the coaching staff, theyre entrusting me with a ton of different things and a leadership role, and I dont take that lightly. 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. The three-day NFL Draft begins on April 28 in Las Vegas. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. 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. ", "Of course. 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. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. 19 to the Philadelphia Eagles) were picked ahead of him. Full videoappears below, followed by complete quotes from Johnson. Johnson goes 18 overall to YOUR Philadelphia Eagles. When he plays, it speaks for himself. 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. Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on the field. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. And hold everybody to the same standard. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 His rush acceleration is outstanding. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. 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. And I love playing and being good at it. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. I ended up being the No. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. He called me personally. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. The whole program gets held to the same standard. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. Quickness. Brugler pegged Johnson as a top 100 draft pick after he played 21 games with four starts on the Bulldogs. What other FSU players might get selected? 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. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl I got there and they just invited me in. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Its day to day right now. 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. 14 to the Baltimore Ravens) and Karlaftis (No. 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%. He was a monster. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. And I feel like that was the case for me and a lot of other players at a lot of other sports in the country. As for Wilson, Im with AB. I think thats something that will really help him. 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.. He really took charge of the defense, Johnson said. There are no chip blocks. 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. You see power. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. MjI3MzMwOTciLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2Zsb3JpZGFzdGF0ZS5yaXZh * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. 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 . cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? 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). 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. He embodies that mentality, just being a professional before hes a pro. 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