Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. So, that is just what I believe in. You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. 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.". More bio, uniform, draft info. Reach Carter Karelsat ckarels@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q Slot to Florida State Seminoles Newsletter. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. He embodies that mentality, just being a professional before hes a pro. It's really not much to it. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. I play faster. And it was needed. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. I thought we saw that from Johnson., #Lions HC Duce Staley picked Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard and Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for post-practice 1-on-1. 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. 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! Odds & lines subject to change. ", "Of course. He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. SEC hoops notebook: March arrives, season accolades, 8 in dance? Check out number four on the second play in this clip. Odds & lines subject to change. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. 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. Now that hes firmly settled into the program and was picked to represent FSU at the ACC Kickoff event, Johnson is relishing his newfound role as a valued voice on the team. As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. And just be yourself, Johnson said. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. Plays both standing up and in a three-point stance at Independence. 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. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 But over the course of his 12 months, he said he saw a foundation being built for future success through hard work and commitment. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Its huge for the young guys. That's my specialty. 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, No. Shows quickness off the edge with a high-level first step. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 I believe what him and the other staff got going here. 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. -----Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council 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 need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. Whats left to prove? Thats the goal. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. 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. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. That whole group of guys. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Recently, he confirmed his . 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. How do his skills translate to the next level? So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. It's bigger than that, Johnson said. I think all those guys are, and that's gonna come to fruition this next season. 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 I'm pretty good at it. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Gang Green Nation: 2022 New York Jets Draft Prospect DE Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State I think Johnson has star written all over him and will be a monster in the NFL eventually., Revenge of the Birds: Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? ", "Most definitely. I mean just think of the guy's story. I didn't know any of them personally prior. ", "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. 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. Please update it here. 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.. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Schools: Georgia, Florida State. Once you have that kind of family feel, that kind of camaraderie around the whole program, not just players, not just the coaches, just the whole program, I feel like special things can happen. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. None of thosewerethe case. He believed in who I was as a player. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Ben: Since the Senior Bowl Jermaine Johnsons stock has skyrocketed. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isnt about to take a play or two off whether its in a game or during practice. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. I'm a competitive man.". At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. ", "Work is work. 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. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. 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. 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. I feel like we share those values. 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.". But I need you to do this for the team. The disadvantage offensive linemen face in those one-on-one drills makes those faceoffs more of a spectacle than anything else. So Johnson transferring to FSU came with plenty of risk. And that fits well with the program. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. Thats how I was raised. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. They believe in what we got going here. Johnson is tied for second in the nation in sacks (11) and fifth in tackles for loss (16), making him one of the most indispensable pieces of the Seminoles defense. Some scouts, coaches and analysts considered him to have the best week of practice among players participating. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh I mean just think of the guy's story. I think thats something that will really help him. The end of day ones practice at the Senior Bowl offered a glimpse of what Johnson could accomplish in the NFL. As for Wilson, Im with AB. I know what comes with that, Johnson said. 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. And I'm very happy that he did. Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. In each of head coach Mike Norvells three years, FSU has added 10-plus players from the portal. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. He was a monster. His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. So I had to go and do what I had to do. And we all have a common goal. They've also had three coaching changes. I ended up being the No. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. I know what kind of person you are. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson talks about the loss to Florida and playing his last game as a Seminole and his impact in one season. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. 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. [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. I just try to be humble. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He has the goods from an athletic and build standpoint., Pride of Detroit: FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit Could the Lions be considering Jermaine Johnson with the second overall pick or are they doing due diligence in case they trade down in the 2022 NFL Draft?, Big Blue View: 2022 NFL Draft prospect profile - Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State The Giants could certainly use a player with Johnsons tools, but has he really worked his way from an unknown to the Top 10 in just one year?, The Falcoholic: The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. And thats what you want to see in pass rushers. 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. Final Season Stats. 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. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH 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. Make sure everything on that end was straight. So, that is just what I believe in. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. He called me personally. Jermaine Johnson is playing good ball. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. This is my show. That's not how it works. But Johnson was too quick. 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. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. But in terms of here, I'm here now. Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. 10, New York Jets. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. 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. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. Theres a point where I was at the bottom of the bottom and I was wishing to be in their shoes, Johnson said. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. I couldn't be more thankful for coaching, development. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. I have a great support system in my family. And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. All Rights Reserved. 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