And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. 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. 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. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. While there aren't a multitude of . And it was needed. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Even though he was transferring out of Athens and away from his coordinator, Lannings high praise of Norvell clearly held a lot of stock for Johnson when he was weighing his options. Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. There's no way around it. I play faster. There are no double teams. I just have the same approach to everything in life. We love our sports and we love competing so much. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. It wasn't like, Oh, we were lacking here, we need you here. It was, This is the kind of person that you are, this is the kind of character that I hear that you have. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. Are you willing to be selfless? 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. Especially last week on the National Team at the 2022 Reeses Senior Bowl, the annual postseason all-star game in Mobile, Ala. that features dozens of top draft prospects. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. Your account has an invalid email address. And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. ", "Work is work. I've talked to enough people. 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Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. My teammates work. 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%. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. 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? And these guys are working their butts off. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. Tall, long edge rusher. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. Theres a point where I was at the bottom of the bottom and I was wishing to be in their shoes, Johnson said. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. 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.. So does everybody else in this program. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior 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. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. 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. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. 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. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. 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. Love them. Conservatively, I think 4-5th 6-7th are accurate for both Corbin and Thomas but it wouldnt surprise me if they fall into the UDFA category. ", "There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. So does everybody else in this program. It's really not much to it. And I'm thankful for it. After winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Johnson certainly didnt need to prove himself much. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. "But if I do, Ill compete just like I compete in everything else. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. Johnson accomplished this with a dominant senior season in. Full videoappears below, followed by complete quotes from Johnson. Hes the first piece in what is likely a multi-year retooling of the edge group., Sports Illustrated: No. 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. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. As I'm sure they are about me. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. His lone season at FSU ended with a 5-7 record and a loss to the rival Florida Gators. https://t.co/MfZd6C4s6O, Gore (@G3_OnTheRunWay) September 6, 2021, 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! I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. I ended up being the No. 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. The talented pass-rusher, who transferred to FSU from Georgia in December, is focused on using his unique football journey to help motivate his Seminole teammates. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. 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. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. ", "Jameis Winston. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? 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. Jermaine Johnson sounds almost amused by the question. #FSU Draftees Combine Comparison:Jermaine Johnson ('22) 6'5 254 Ibs40: 4.58s10-yard split: 1.55sVert: 32'Broad: 12'5Arm Length: 34'Wingspan: 82 7/8'Brian Burns ('19) 6'5 249 lbs40: 4.53s10-yard split: 1.54sVert: 36'Broad: 12'9Arm Length: 33 7/8'Wingspan: 83 5/8'. Whats left to prove? We're in a good spot right now as a program. 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. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. Also, do yourself a favor and close your eyes on the first one: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). And just be yourself, Johnson said. I took that very strongly because I respect his opinion.. 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. Johnsons defensive coordinator at Georgia, Dan Lanning, began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant on two different staffs with Norvell from 2011-2013, at Pittsburgh and Arizona State. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. I get to the quarterback. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. Social media is on ire discussing Johnsons play: @Patriots draft Jermaine Johnson at all costs @LastChanceUAlum pic.twitter.com/9ydEFgCFDg, Nighthawk (@KrikorianB15) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson II thats the tweet @ii_jermaine #JUCOPRODUCT pic.twitter.com/dxf4LYc6rg, JUCO Football Frenzy (@JUCOFFrenzy) September 6, 2021. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. Jermaine Johnson said when he came to Florida State that he wanted to leave an imprint -- he wanted to make a mark and have a lasting impact on the program. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. 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. 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