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. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. But Johnson was too quick. 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. He was a monster. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. He can set a hard edge. 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. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. Shortly after it. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isn't about to take a play or two off whether it's in a game or during practice. Jermaine Johnson Overview; Johnson can play in a versatile position on the defense. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. We love our sports and we love competing so much. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. Check out number four on the second play in this clip. 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). Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. More bio, uniform, draft info. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . I love it. They just believe in every player here. "But if I do, Ill compete just like I compete in everything else. I mean just think of the guy's story. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . I have a great support system in my family. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. I think I'm pretty good at it. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. 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. Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. 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. Its head coaching changes, like I said. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. 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. But over the course of his 12 months, he said he saw a foundation being built for future success through hard work and commitment. The 2022 NFL Draft kicks off this week, beginning with the first round this Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. and set to be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network.. We understand that hard work works. I talked about it with some guys here recently. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. 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%. 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. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h This is my show. That's not how it works. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. But hes no slug. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Tommy: Dotson. Schools: Georgia, Florida State. Johnson, who is from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, played JUCO football in Independence, Kansas during a season in which the team was featured on the Netflix series Last Chance U. Johnson went on to play two seasons at the University of Georgia before transferring to FSU last December. The Seminoles have recently prioritized the transfer portal almost as much as high school recruiting. I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. Jermaine Johnson is an athletic playmaker on the defensive line with a muscular build and long arms giving him a physical advantage. 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. 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! Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. He was hard to block all week. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. 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. What other FSU players might get selected? ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH Where will Johnson head to? Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. 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. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. He let me know right off the bat, that obviously I was talented, I can do some things, but that he did make some calls. Youd have to ask them for that, but I gave them everything I got and still do.. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. 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. 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.. Your account has an invalid email address. I know what kind of person you are. And hold everybody to the same standard. After winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Johnson certainly didnt need to prove himself much. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. And these guys are working their butts off. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. Again. We just clicked on the same page. 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. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. He has proven his ability to be comfortable as a classic 4-3 edge defender or a 3-4 outside linebacker throughout his collegiate career. They just believe in every player here. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy He really took charge of the defense, Johnson said. You see a guy who understands what hes doing.. We support responsible gambling. He believed in who I was as a man. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. You got to earn the respect of people. That whole group of guys. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. And hold everybody to the same standard. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. 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. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. 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. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. I'm a pass rusher. I think thats something that will really help him. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 Shortly after it. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do 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. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. Jameis Winston. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. I'm a competitive man.". 8 TCU, The Battles End goes public. , Jason Daniel (@JRD24Dawg) September 6, 2021, FinsForLife (@life_fins) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson II and Akeem Dent Jr making Florida State defense look nasty, Lawrence Dennis (@Txman210) September 6, 2021. Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. -----Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. 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. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. 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. A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think thats a long shot. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. 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. 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. Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). One, just his work ethic. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. 'll do whatever the team needs me to do. ", "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. Its head coaching changes, like I said. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. 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. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. [7] As a senior, he finished third on the team with four sacks with 16 total tackles and 11 quarterback hurries. And I'm very happy that he did. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. All rights reserved. Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. And we all have a common goal. 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.. I just have the same approach to everything in life. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Johnson accomplished this with a dominant senior season in. As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. 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. It comes naturally. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. 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 don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? 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. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. It would have been easy to stay at Georgia and be part of that machine, Brugler said. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. /, Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. A lot of these draft steps the combine, workouts and things like that its a big cross-checking exercise. The 2022 NFL Draft kicks off this week, beginning with the first round this Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. and set to be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. He can set up blockers. But in terms of here, I'm here now. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on the field. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. Social media was gushing over Johnsons play against Notre Dame. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. I couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Johnson said Wednesday morning he came to FSU for more than just earning accolades. 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. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. But in terms of here, I'm here now. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. 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. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. Try to do what makes you happy in life. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. It comes naturally. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. Who will get a shot as an undrafted free agent? ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn "I talked about it with some guys here recently. 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. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. And we all have a common goal. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. In each of head coach Mike Norvells three years, FSU has added 10-plus players from the portal. 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. bnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVlLXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3Ut Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. 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