You do anything how you do everything. So, that is just what I believe in. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. He can set up blockers. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. One, just his work ethic. 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. Johnson still carefully approached the week, missing the final practice and game for precautionary reasons. Former Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson elevated draft stock at Senior Bowl Carter Karels Tallahassee Democrat 0:00 6:31 None of the 12 sacks Jermaine Johnson II recorded in his one-year. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? That whole group of guys. His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. Brugler, an NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, instead prefers one of Johnsons 18 tackles for a loss. If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. 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. There are no double teams. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. And we all have a common goal. Rep 1 winner: Johnson pic.twitter.com/fWCpMkMGnd. Again. You can't gauge a person like that. You got to work and earn respect. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Atlantic Coast Conference Football Player of the Year, "How Jermaine Johnson went from Kansas to Georgia Bulldogs", "Linebacker Jermaine Johnson is coming into his own for Georgia", "Jermaine Johnson adjusts from 'Last Chance U' stardom to limitations at Georgia", "Jermaine Johnson, nation's No. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. 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. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. We understand that hard work works. Please update it here. He was a monster. I love it. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. 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. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. More bio, uniform, draft info. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. ", "I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. Hes been projected as high as No. A lot of these draft steps the combine, workouts and things like that its a big cross-checking exercise. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. As for Wilson, Im with AB. After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. 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. 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. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. He came in as the top-ranked defensive player on my board (among those who participated at the Senior Bowl), and he leaves that same way with maybe even a little more juice than he had coming in.. YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6 So we get a better sense of that player. The disadvantage offensive linemen face in those one-on-one drills makes those faceoffs more of a spectacle than anything else. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. Also, do yourself a favor and close your eyes on the first one: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. I couldn't be more thankful for coaching, development. 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. But hes no slug. I feel like we share those values. 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.. Ben Meyerson, Tommy Mire and CoachAB weigh in with their thoughts: Sports Illustrated: No. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. 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 can set a hard edge. He called around, just a character check. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? 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. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. I think I'm pretty good at it. 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. 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. My favorite two fits are Baltimore or New England, JJ is a culture guy and both of those places have foundations in place for him to flourish. Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. ", "I just try to be humble. 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 . Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. They just believe in every player here. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. 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. Check out number four on the second play in this clip. I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. He really took charge of the defense, Johnson said. 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. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. 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. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. 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. And we all have a common goal. Shortly after it. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. Whats left to prove? And I'm thankful for it. 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. 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 Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. 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. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. 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'm thankful for it.". Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. 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. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv 3 to the Houston Texans), Ojabo (No. I know what comes with that, Johnson said. I got there and they just invited me in. They just believe in every player here. The Seminoles only got him for 12 games, but you'd better believe he did exactly that. Hes agile. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. That goes on. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. Its very helpful, because it gives us the chance to evaluate a player in a different scheme, with a different coach and in a different situation, Brugler said. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Keir is a round 6-7 player who will more likely go the undrafted free agent route. Odds & lines subject to change. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. They believe in what we got going here. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. I just try to be humble. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 Get your 30-day FREE trial***. Where will Johnson head to? But in terms of here, I'm here now. 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. He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was hard to block all week. So just treat everybody the same. You see the active hands and the different pass rush moves. 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. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. I also have fears that a Houston or New York will want that culture, it would be great for them but not great for Jermaine. That's part of why I came to the State to be part of the change. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. Jermaine Johnson is playing good ball. But I need you to do this for the team. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. 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 in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. 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. 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. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. There are no quick passes from the quarterback. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. 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. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. They believe in what we got going here. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . 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 what I do. 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. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. Capable of shooting gaps inside and winning with speed on the outside. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. If you are a team picking, say, 12th, and you are looking at the board and need a pass rusher, Jermaine Johnson is going to be in your conversation. His rush acceleration is outstanding. Its huge for the young guys. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. 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. The play, which came in a 31-28 win over Miami, involved Johnson bringing down Hurricane wide receiver Brashard Smith for a five-yard loss. Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. Recently, he confirmed his . I just have the same approach to everything in life. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. And these guys are working their butts off. I'm a pass rusher. In terms of the cameras in Last Chance U, I wasnt really all caught up into that, just because I love the sport of football. Odds & lines subject to change. Tommy: Dotson. 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