And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. We understand that hard work works. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. 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. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. MOBILE - Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II had a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. The whole program gets held to the same standard. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. He was a monster. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. None of thosewerethe case. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. Final Season Stats. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. That play really stands out to me. ", "I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. Again. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. 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. The team trusts me in that role, and I cant let them down in that sense.. None of the 12 sacks Jermaine Johnson II recorded in his one-year awakening at Florida State were Dane Bruglers favorite play from the defensive end last season. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. I got there and they just invited me in. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. So we get a better sense of that player. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. 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. Who will get a shot as an undrafted free agent? So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. ", "The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. Social media was gushing over Johnsons play against Notre Dame. I think all those guys are, and that's gonna come to fruition this next season. Love them. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy The Seminoles only got him for 12 games, but you'd better believe he did exactly that. I care so much about Florida State and the people involved.. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. Johnson earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors Wednesday, capping a season where he led the conference in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (18). Call 1-800-GAMBLER. His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. 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. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. And these guys are working their butts off. That's all he said, Be you. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. Quickness. Some scouts, coaches and analysts considered him to have the best week of practice among players participating. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. Try to do what makes you happy in life. Its head coaching changes, like I said. 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. 'll do whatever the team needs me to do. And I'm very happy that he did. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH We just clicked on the same page. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? After a groundbreaking 2021 season at Florida State, defensive end Jermaine Johnson has catapulted up the draft boards, reaching the projection of being a top 10 pick. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? That goes on. 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. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. ", "I just try to be humble. cmlkYXN0YXRlLnJpdmFscy5jb20lMkZuZXdzJTJGZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9o And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. 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. SEC hoops notebook: March arrives, season accolades, 8 in dance? That whole group of guys. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. 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 watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. 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. 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 love playing and being good at it. Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. 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. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. Jermaine Johnson is one of the best examples. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. He believed in who I was as a player. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. Theres a different feel to things when you walk out on the practice field and you see that work ethic and how that translates out on the game day.. Johnson can play in a versatile position on the defense. 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. Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. Shortly after it. ", "Jameis Winston. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. 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. I ended up being the No. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. 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. I just have the same approach to everything in life. You can't gauge a person like that. 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. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. 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. He was a monster. He called me personally. You do anything how you do everything. Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. You see a guy who understands what hes doing.. 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. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. You do anything how you do everything. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. 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. You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. 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. It comes naturally. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. They've also had three coaching changes. Tommy: Dotson. I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. And thats what you want to see in pass rushers. Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. 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