I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. You see length. I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. It's bigger than that, Johnson said. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv ", "I'm a pass rusher. 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.. His answer was the same every time: He trusted Norvell. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. 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. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. If you want to know just how elite Georgias defense is, look no further than FSU defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson. This is my show. That's not how it works. We just clicked on the same page. You got to earn the respect of people. It's really not much to it. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. Tall, long edge rusher. I ended up being the No. But in terms of here, I'm here now. He called around, just a character check. He said, We can give you what you want. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. 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. Theres a point where I was at the bottom of the bottom and I was wishing to be in their shoes, Johnson said. I thought Johnson showed that length that he has and how he can use it as a weapon, 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. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. That is what I do. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. I think I'm pretty good at it. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. 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! It's fun to be around guys that want to work. 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. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. And hold everybody to the same standard. 8 TCU, The Battles End goes public. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. 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. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. He believed in who I was as a man. I feel like thats invaluable, and I cant wait for what this season holds for us., ----------------------------------------------------, Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council, PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo They've also had three coaching changes. 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. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. Thats how I was raised. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. But in terms of here, I'm here now. 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. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. Scan the field and you're sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound . ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. My teammates work. So does everybody else in this program. Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . They just believe in every player here. 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. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isnt about to take a play or two off whether its in a game or during practice. . The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Johnson understands the responsibility he has on and off the field and said he, loves the pressure of being a leader., From the players to the coaching staff, theyre entrusting me with a ton of different things and a leadership role, and I dont take that lightly. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Rep 1 winner: Johnson pic.twitter.com/fWCpMkMGnd. So Staley wanted to see who would win in a simulated pass rush rep. At 6-foot-4, 324 pounds, Kinnard significantly outweighedJohnson (6-4 , 259 pounds). Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, Saturday Down South reports and comments on the news around the Southeastern Conference as well as larger college football topics. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. I think thats something that will really help him. [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. ", "Work is work. To me he is still a round 5-7 guy who could be a preferred UDFA, meaning he will have some options if he is not drafted. Johnson left Georgia to have a rebirth with the Seminoles, and Sunday night is definitely his coming out party. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? He was a monster. Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z 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. ", "Of course. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. SEC hoops notebook: March arrives, season accolades, 8 in dance? WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Slot to Florida State Seminoles Newsletter. Im a strong believer that you keep the team first, and you do what the team needs you to do, your individual success will come after. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Tommy: Dotson. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 I always say, Theres guys wishing that they could be where you are. Wishing.. 14 to the Baltimore Ravens) and Karlaftis (No. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. 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 grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. In each of head coach Mike Norvells three years, FSU has added 10-plus players from the portal. I get to the quarterback. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Johnson was a handful for opposing tackles the first two days of practices in one-on-one pass-rush drills, showing off power, speed, a plethora of pass-rush moves, and one heck of a spin move. I just try to be humble. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. Most definitely. Some scouts, coaches and analysts considered him to have the best week of practice among players participating. 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. Its an easy relationship with everyone. 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. I feel like we share those values. So I had to go and do what I had to do. And just be yourself, Johnson said. 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. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) December 26, 2020 There was a need for Norvell and co. to land an impact pass rusher and they got just that. 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. Gambling problem? Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think thats a long shot. Your account has an invalid email address. 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. ", "I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. 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.. 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.". You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. And I'm thankful for it.". Yeah, I mean that was a factor. 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. You can't gauge a person like that. I play faster. We just clicked on the same page. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. 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