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.". He was hard to block all week. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. Please update it here. Try to do what makes you happy in life. 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. Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. Jermaine Johnson Overview; (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. I strongly believe in that. But in terms of here, I'm here now. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. I talked about it with some guys here recently. He said it meant a lot to be one of the three players selected by FSU head coach Mike Norvell to travel to Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. 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. Of course. I know what kind of person you are. My teammates work. It was cool. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. As I'm sure they are about me. FSU continues to look for its next Johnson, the poster child of sorts for transfers. Now that Florida State has seen the type of player and person Johnson is this offseason, even his fellow high-profile transfer teammate Milton is impressed. I play faster. I got there and they just invited me in. What I loved about Jermaine Johnsons tape was, if you told me to give me the best five plays he had on tape, three of them might have been versus the run," Brugler said. 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. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow . The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. 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. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. "I talked about it with some guys here recently. I just have the same approach to everything in life. Scan the field and you're sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound . Im excited to see what he does this fall.. He embodies that mentality, just being a professional before hes a pro. They've also had three coaching changes. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. 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. Try to do what makes you happy in life. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Shortly after it. 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. You do anything how you do everything. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. Johnson can play in a versatile position on the defense. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 ACC Player of the Year, First-team All-American, either tied or led the country in sacks for most of the season (he finished with 12 and two forced fumbles) but aside from that his ability to diagnose the run and create constant pressure are what sets him apart. Just doing the dirty hard work in the dark when no one's watching," Johnson said. You see power. 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. ", "I'm a pass rusher. Its head coaching changes, like I said. And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Tommy: Dotson. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Love them. I've done background checks. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. 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. So does everybody else in this program. Youd have to ask them for that, but I gave them everything I got and still do.. That goes on. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Where will Johnson head to? Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. 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 I'm very happy that he did. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. I get to the quarterback. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. 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. [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. And we all have a common goal. 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. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. [7] As a senior, he finished third on the team with four sacks with 16 total tackles and 11 quarterback hurries. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. So we get a better sense of that player. Johnson becomes FSUs eighth winner of the award since it was first presented in 1993 and joins an illustrious group of former Seminoles which also includes Demarcus Walker (2016), Bjoern Werner (2012), Darnell Dockett (2003), Andre Wadsworth (1997), Peter Boulware (1996), Derrick Alexander (1994) and Derrick Brooks (1993). 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. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. His rush acceleration is outstanding. He can set a hard edge. 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. I always say, Theres guys wishing that they could be where you are. Wishing.. 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. 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 it was needed. 14 to the Baltimore Ravens) and Karlaftis (No. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. Jermaine Curtis Johnson II (born January 7, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). 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. 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. As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. 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. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? Gambling problem? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Quickness. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. Hutchinson (No. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. 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. I feel like we share those values. And that fits well with the program. 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. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. 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. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. He spent his first season at JUCO . Get 1 % better hes a pro transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the three selected. 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