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. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. It's really not much to it. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. He called around, just a character check. I know what kind of person you are. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. 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. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. 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. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. 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. Love them. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. 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. 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. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". Social media was gushing over Johnsons play against Notre Dame. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. We understand that hard work works. 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 played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. I think all those guys are, and that's gonna come to fruition this next season. MjI3MzMwOTciLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2Zsb3JpZGFzdGF0ZS5yaXZh Recently, he confirmed his . I play faster. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. Also, do yourself a favor and close your eyes on the first one: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. ", "I just try to be humble. Tall, long edge rusher. We love our sports and we love competing so much. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn Johnson, who grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a small city with a population of roughly 66,000 found himself playing junior college football at even tinier Independence, Kansas, with a population of under 10,000. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. They've also had three coaching changes. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. Of course. ", "Most definitely. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. I know how to persevere through anything, Johnson said. Hes been projected as high as No. 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. So we get a better sense of that player. I think I'm pretty good at it. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. ", "I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. . You see length. And that fits well with the program. ", "I'll do whatever the team needs me to do. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. 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. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg And I love playing and being good at it. 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. Everything DE Jermaine Johnson said about his transfer to FSU and more By Chris Nee Jan 15, 2021 TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on. Odds & lines subject to change. 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.". In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. Are you willing to put the team first? Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. The whole program gets held to the same standard. 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. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. Jermaine Johnson was an absolute beast for FSU and he will probably end up winning ACC DPOY. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. Love them. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on 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. 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. But hes no slug. 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. He said, We can give you what you want. We're in a good spot right now as a program. 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. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. As I'm sure they are about me. He called me personally. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. You do anything how you do everything. 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 . So just treat everybody the same. Where will Johnson head to? I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. 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. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl 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 . 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. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. [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. 8 TCU, The Battles End goes public, He has a good first step with long strides, He varies his moves- not relying too heavily on one or two moves, He has good spatial and situational awareness. A day after he earned first-team All-ACC honors, Johnson took home the conferences highest prize for a defender when he won ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors. 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. But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. 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. There's no way around it. Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) December 26, 2020 There was a need for Norvell and co. to land an impact pass rusher and they got just that. 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.. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. Johnson said Wednesday morning he came to FSU for more than just earning accolades. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. 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 Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) September 6, 2021, Thanks UGA! 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. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. 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. His rush acceleration is outstanding. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. 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.". I have a great support system in my family. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Overlooked and underrecruited as a 2017 prospect out of high school in Minnesota, Johnson struggled to pick up offers from FBS schools. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Slot to Florida State Seminoles Newsletter. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 He spent his first season at JUCO . He was hard to block all week. I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. I talked about it with some guys here recently. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. Thats how I was raised. 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. 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. 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. 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. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. 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. Full videoappears below, followed by complete quotes from Johnson. ", "Of course. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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%. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Try to do what makes you happy in life. 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. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. It comes naturally. He played college football at Independence CC and Georgia before transferring to Florida State in 2021 where he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov 19 to the Philadelphia Eagles) were picked ahead of him. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. They just believe in every player here. 11 11 +1. 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. Who will get a shot as an undrafted free agent? 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. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Youd have to ask them for that, but I gave them everything I got and still do.. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. 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. He believed in who I could be. I think thats something that will really help him. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. 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. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? You got to work and earn respect. 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. [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 finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. He can set up blockers. I couldn't be more thankful for coaching, development. I care so much about Florida State and the people involved.. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. 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. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. Johnson still carefully approached the week, missing the final practice and game for precautionary reasons. He was a monster. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. We support responsible gambling. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. He was a monster. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. Hes agile. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. [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. To be a leader, to be somebody that could help mentor younger guys and to be able to make an impact that goes beyond just the year that hes going to be here, that will carry on and to help set that foundation.. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. I think I'm pretty good at it. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. 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. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Its head coaching changes, like I said. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Im here to get my film, get out and do it. CoachAB: I can see Keir Thomas and Jashaun Corbin going in the draft. 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. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. He called around, just a character check. Johnson goes 18 overall to YOUR Philadelphia Eagles. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. He called me personally. I just have the same approach to everything in life. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. I'm a pass rusher. 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. FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit, The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. Jermaine Johnson. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. And I'm very happy that he did. As a prospect Johnson does a few things really well: These skills, like most things in football, are best appreciated through film. Gambling problem? Gambling problem? Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv 2 JC DE, includes Oregon Ducks in top 5", "Four-star defensive end Jermaine Johnson commits to Georgia", "From 'Last Chance' to big chance for Eden Prairie's Jermaine Johnson at Georgia", "UGA football LB Jermaine Johnson plans transfer", "Jermaine Johnson II leading revitalization of Florida State defensive line", "Prospect watch: FSU's Johnson capitalizing on expanded role", "FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week", "FSU's Jermaine Johnson II named ACC Defensive Player of the Year", "Jermaine Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile", "2022 Draft Scout Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile", "Jets Select Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II with No. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. I couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. I strongly believe in that. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt FSU continues to look for its next Johnson, the poster child of sorts for transfers. The whole program gets held to the same standard. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. He was already well thought of coming in, so I dont think that necessarily what he did is going to skyrocket his draft grades or anything like that, Brugler said. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. Quickness. Check out number four on the second play in this clip. 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