Make sure everything on that end was straight. Its an easy relationship with everyone. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Capable of shooting gaps inside and winning with speed on the outside. (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. He plays quick. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. 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 couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. 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. 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. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. And I'm thankful for it.". CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Timeline 2022 Apr 28, 2022: Draft New York Jets select Jermaine Johnson with the No.. 2020 Dec 26, 2020:. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. The team trusts me in that role, and I cant let them down in that sense.. The end of day ones practice at the Senior Bowl offered a glimpse of what Johnson could accomplish in the NFL. 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. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. 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. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. And hold everybody to the same standard. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl Final Season Stats. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He is the whole package. I care so much about Florida State and the people involved.. ", "Work is work. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. I get to the quarterback. 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. He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . ", "Of course. 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. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. Most definitely. Overlooked and underrecruited as a 2017 prospect out of high school in Minnesota, Johnson struggled to pick up offers from FBS schools. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. I strongly believe in that. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. I've done background checks. 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. 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. Shows quickness off the edge with a high-level first step. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. He finished with career-highs in sacks (3) and tackles for loss (5), including a tackle of UM receiver Will Mallory on a third-and-4 that forced a punt and led to FSUs winning drive. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. Jameis Winston. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. All Rights Reserved. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. He was a monster. 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. ", "I'm a pass rusher. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. That's my specialty. Where will the newest professional NFL Seminole be headed? You can't gauge a person like that. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. And these guys are working their butts off. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. He really took charge of the defense, Johnson said. Hes agile. I love it. We're in a good spot right now as a program. Youd have to ask them for that, but I gave them everything I got and still do.. Love them. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. I ended up being the No. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. That's part of why I came to the State to be part of the change. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on the field. I think thats something that will really help him. MOBILE - Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II had a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. Jermaine Johnson Overview; FSU football defensive end Jermaine Johnson bet on himself by choosing the Noles to play his final college season.. While there arent a multitude of Seminoles expected to hear names called throughout the process, defensive end Jermaine Johnson has absolutely shot up draft boards after a dominant fall and impressive pre-draft process. You do anything how you do everything. They just believe in every player here. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. Try to do what makes you happy in life. So I had to go and do what I had to do. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow NoleGameday for ALL things Florida State! Slot to Florida State Seminoles Newsletter. 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. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Ben: Since the Senior Bowl Jermaine Johnsons stock has skyrocketed. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again. And we all have a common goal. 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. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. I know how to persevere through anything, Johnson said. He believed in who I was as a player. Scan the field and you're sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound . His rush acceleration is outstanding. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. Thats the goal. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. That play really stands out to me. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. 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. In each of head coach Mike Norvells three years, FSU has added 10-plus players from the portal. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi Tommy: This comes down to more of who I want to get drafted compared to the reality of things related to FSU as of late. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. [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 had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. It was cool. And that fits well with the program. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. 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. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. And that fits well with the program. 10, New York Jets. -----Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. Johnson still carefully approached the week, missing the final practice and game for precautionary reasons. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. Who will get a shot as an undrafted free agent? No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. Johnson left Georgia to have a rebirth with the Seminoles, and Sunday night is definitely his coming out party. You see power. So Staley wanted to see who would win in a simulated pass rush rep. At 6-foot-4, 324 pounds, Kinnard significantly outweighedJohnson (6-4 , 259 pounds). By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. There are no quick passes from the quarterback. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. I love it. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. I just try to be humble. They've also had three coaching changes. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. Are you willing to put the team first? Its head coaching changes, like I said. There's no way around it. 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. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. 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. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. 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. Your account has an invalid email address. You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. He called around, just a character check. There was a time not that long ago when Johnson feared he'd never get any such chance to play FBS-level football or beyond. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. 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! Whats left to prove? If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. That's all he said, Be you. Thats how I was raised. 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. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv And I'm thankful for it. CoachAB: Johnson is a player many are projecting in the top 10 but Ive got him slotted a little later in the first. 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. 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. My teammates work. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. So, that is just what I believe in. 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. He embodies that mentality, just being a professional before hes a pro. [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. "But if I do, Ill compete just like I compete in everything else. 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. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. 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. Check out number four on the second play in this clip. How do his skills translate to the next level? If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Call 1-800-GAMBLER. I talked about it with some guys here recently. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw I play faster. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . 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 think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. 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. All rights reserved. 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. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. 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. It was cool. As I'm sure they are about me. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. Try to do what makes you happy in life. Email Matt Murschel at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Make sure everything on that end was straight. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. Its day to day right now. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. 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. cmlkYXN0YXRlLnJpdmFscy5jb20lMkZuZXdzJTJGZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9o 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. They believe in what we got going here. We just clicked on the same page. 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. I have a great support system in my family. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. 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. Seminoles All-ACC selections:Johnson and Robinson lead group of eight Florida State All-ACC football selections, Lasting legacy:In only one season, Jermaine Johnson has left a lasting legacy on Florida State football, Grading the Seminoles:Florida State football final report card: Evaluating the Seminoles after their 5-7 season. He said, We can give you what you want. That's my specialty. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. 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