It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. Whats left to prove? I don't got no problem coming to play for them. Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. What other FSU players might get selected? Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. ", "Work is work. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. Rep 1 winner: Johnson pic.twitter.com/fWCpMkMGnd. I feel like thats invaluable, and I cant wait for what this season holds for us., ----------------------------------------------------, Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council, PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. 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. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. The three-day NFL Draft begins on April 28 in Las Vegas. I didn't know any of them personally prior. 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.. And it was needed. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. That's all he said, Be you. I love it. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. You see length. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt 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. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. So, that is just what I believe in. 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. 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. Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. 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. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". So we get a better sense of that player. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? Love them. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? And these guys are working their butts off. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. 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. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. After winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Johnson certainly didnt need to prove himself much. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. 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. I've talked to enough people. 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%. And I'm thankful for it. 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. The Athletics Dane Brugler has Johnson ranked 46th overall among his top 50 draft prospects, but praised his pursuit, awareness and open field finish following the Miami game. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv , 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. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. I know how to persevere through anything, Johnson said. But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. I think all those guys are, and that's gonna come to fruition this next season. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 The UGA transfer signed with an FSU program coming off a 3-6 season and . 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. 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. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. And I love playing and being good at it. 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. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. But in terms of here, I'm here now. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. Are you willing to be selfless? We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 I think thats something that will really help him. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. The disadvantage offensive linemen face in those one-on-one drills makes those faceoffs more of a spectacle than anything else. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. That's part of why I came to the State to be part of the change. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. Even though he was transferring out of Athens and away from his coordinator, Lannings high praise of Norvell clearly held a lot of stock for Johnson when he was weighing his options. 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). 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. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH I get to the quarterback. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. ", "I'm a pass rusher. 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. The Seminoles have recently prioritized the transfer portal almost as much as high school recruiting. 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. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. ", "Of course. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl Just two years later, he established himself as an elite pass-rusher at Independence Community College (or as its more commonly known, Last Chance U), re-emerged as a consensus four-star JUCO recruit, and his career took off as part of one of the nations top defenses at Georgia. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. And that fits well with the program. He believed in who I was as a man. 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. It was cool. 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. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. 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. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. 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. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. He plays quick. It's bigger than that, Johnson said. He called me personally. [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. 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. Its huge for the young guys. Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. 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