aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv And I'm thankful for it.". I think coming into this offseason, we know where we can be. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow NoleGameday for ALL things Florida State! 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. 11 11 +1. Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. [7] As a senior, he finished third on the team with four sacks with 16 total tackles and 11 quarterback hurries. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. He plays quick. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg As I'm sure they are about me. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. Tall, long edge rusher. 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. And that's all he had to say and like I said he had confidence in me as a player and a man so anybody that could stand by me especially a head coach like that. #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'. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 And hold everybody to the same standard. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. And that fits well with the program. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). 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. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow . I believe what him and the other staff got going here. Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. What other FSU players might get selected? 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. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. So does everybody else in this program. FSU player predictions, NFL mock draft, Noles News: FSU coaches receive extensions, raises, All the latest in Florida State Seminoles sports, FSU could have countrys most dynamic rushing attack in 2023, A look at how Jordan Travis, Trey Benson and steady stream of playmakers elevate run game. 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. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. So just treat everybody the same. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. 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. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. I know what kind of person you are. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. He has a lot of the things that you are looking for. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. Jermaine Johnson Overview; You got to earn the respect of people. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. The play, which came in a 31-28 win over Miami, involved Johnson bringing down Hurricane wide receiver Brashard Smith for a five-yard loss. So just treat everybody the same. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think thats a long shot. Johnson accomplished this with a dominant senior season in. He said it meant a lot to be one of the three players selected by FSU head coach Mike Norvell to travel to Charlotte. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 10, New York Jets. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. 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. 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). bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl I play faster. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. 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. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. Appeared in 21 games with four starts in two seasons at Georgia, totaling 36 tackles, 8.0 for loss with 7.5 sacks, 24 quarterback pressures, one forced fumble and two pass breakupsmade 16 tackles, including 5.0 sacks, 11 quarterback pressures and one pass breakup in seven games during 2020 seasonsacks total ranked third among Bulldogsposted career-high-tying four tackles vs. No. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . It comes naturally. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. And these guys are working their butts off. That goes on. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about 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. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl They have a great amount of respect for reach other. And it was needed. So, that is just what I believe in. 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. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. Throughout the season, the four-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, came up with numerous clutch plays including his three-sack, five-tackles for loss performance in a 31-28 win over Miami and his strip sack, fumble return for a touchdown at Clemson. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. 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. LXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3UtZm9vdGJhbGwiCiAgfSk7CiAg But in terms of here, I'm here now. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm 14 to the Baltimore Ravens) and Karlaftis (No. All rights reserved. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. bnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVlLXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3Ut cmlkYXN0YXRlLnJpdmFscy5jb20lMkZuZXdzJTJGZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9o His lone season at FSU ended with a 5-7 record and a loss to the rival Florida Gators. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. I just bring in leadership, bring in some camaraderie, I think, like I said, Coach Norvell, it is a big culture change going on around here. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. I just try to be humble. 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. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. 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Your account has an invalid email address. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Johnson amassed 36 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, seven sacks, 11 quarterback hurries and a pass breakups across those two seasons. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . Yeah, I mean that was a factor. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. While there aren't a multitude of . 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. "Are you willing to do that? Odds & lines subject to change. Also, do yourself a favor and close your eyes on the first one: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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.. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. He was used mostly as a third-down specialist for Kirby Smarts defense. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Hes been projected as high as No. It would have been easy to stay at Georgia and be part of that machine, Brugler said. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. 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. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl We understand that hard work works. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. I mean just think of the guy's story. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). And they talked about Mike Tyson and his coach drilling in his head at an early age that nothing mattered but the task at hand. Again. Plays both standing up and in a three-point stance at Independence. 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. And we all have a common goal. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. 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