The transfer portal is also changing the draft evaluation process. So just treat everybody the same. 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). It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. #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'. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. Johnson accomplished this with a dominant senior season in which recorded 12 sacks and 18 tackles for loss overall, leading the ACC in both categories. Recently, he confirmed his . bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD 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 mean I've been in college football for a little bit. 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. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. 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 . 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. Keir is a round 6-7 player who will more likely go the undrafted free agent route. 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. I talked about it with some guys here recently. Johnson and Robinson lead group of eight Florida State All-ACC football selections, In only one season, Jermaine Johnson has left a lasting legacy on Florida State football, Florida State football final report card: Evaluating the Seminoles after their 5-7 season. 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. Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. 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. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. I feel like we share those values. 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. All rights reserved. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. [10][11] He was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-ACC after he finished the season with 70 tackles and led the ACC with 18 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. Will need to keep developing and fine-tuning his pass rush technique while getting stronger at the next level. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. Shows quickness off the edge with a high-level first step. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? The end of day ones practice at the Senior Bowl offered a glimpse of what Johnson could accomplish in the NFL. I didn't know any of them personally prior. I'm a competitive man.". Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. 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! * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). And so, I mean, I know how that goes. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. But there are several examples where it just didnt work out as planned.. So I had to go and do what I had to do. Tall, long edge rusher. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. Its an easy relationship with everyone. 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. The play doesnt drop off at all. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg They believe in what we got going here. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. 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. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. So Johnson transferring to FSU came with plenty of risk. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow . 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'm a pass rusher. Its huge for the young guys. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. They've also had three coaching changes. Johnson goes 18 overall to YOUR Philadelphia Eagles. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. And these guys are working their butts off. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson talks about the loss to Florida and playing his last game as a Seminole and his impact in one season. It's really not much to it. My teammates work. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h You do anything how you do everything. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. You can't gauge a person like that. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. I think coming into this offseason, we know where we can be. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. We understand that hard work works. 8 TCU, The Battles End goes public. 16 Seminoles host USF: Game thread, starting pitchers, how to watch, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. I got there and they just invited me in. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. I took that very strongly because I respect his opinion.. 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. At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. He called around, just a character check. 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. The whole program gets held to the same standard. (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. 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. 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. Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. Thats the goal. SEC hoops notebook: March arrives, season accolades, 8 in dance? The Seminoles only got him for 12 games, but you'd better believe he did exactly that. 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. 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. Rep 1 winner: Johnson pic.twitter.com/fWCpMkMGnd. He can set a hard edge. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Tommy: Dotson. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. I've talked to enough people. Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. The whole program gets held to the same standard. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. Its day to day right now. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. 26 Pick of 2022 NFL Draft", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jermaine_Johnson_II&oldid=1139709830, Players of American football from Minnesota, Short description is different from Wikidata, New York Jets currentteam parameter articles, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 14:14. It comes naturally. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. It was cool. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. And I'm thankful for it.". You got to work and earn respect. And that fits well with the program. I know what comes with that, Johnson said. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Overlooked and underrecruited as a 2017 prospect out of high school in Minnesota, Johnson struggled to pick up offers from FBS schools. It's not surprising the Lions would have interest in spending more time with Johnson, a consensus top-12 prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. He can play both as an edge rusher in a y- 9 positions or as a stand-up linebacker. Shortly after it. Just doing the dirty hard work in the dark when no one's watching," Johnson said. 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