You do anything how you do everything. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. 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. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. 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. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. Jameis Winston. Full videoappears below, followed by complete quotes from Johnson. 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). bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Hes the first piece in what is likely a multi-year retooling of the edge group., Sports Illustrated: No. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. 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. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? /, Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility. Hes a first guy in, last guy out type of dude. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . You see length. SEC hoops notebook: March arrives, season accolades, 8 in dance? "I talked about it with some guys here recently. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. What other FSU players might get selected? Johnson still carefully approached the week, missing the final practice and game for precautionary reasons. But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. Johnson even said that he, Milton, FSU redshirt sophomore quarterback Jordan Travis and others on the team have a leadership council that meets to plan the best ways to guide younger players on the team. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Odds & lines subject to change. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. 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. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? I didn't know any of them personally prior. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. The UGA transfer signed with an FSU program coming off a 3-6 season and . : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. None of thosewerethe case. He called around, just a character check. Love them. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. 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. Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Thats the goal. There are no quick passes from the quarterback. I couldn't be more thankful for coaching, development. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6 Hutchinson (No. 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. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. I got there and they just invited me in. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. And these guys are working their butts off. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. #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'. As I'm sure they are about me. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. ", "Of course. Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. Jermaine Johnson Overview; Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. A lot of these draft steps the combine, workouts and things like that its a big cross-checking exercise. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. Jermaine Johnson is an athletic playmaker on the defensive line with a muscular build and long arms giving him a physical advantage. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. 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Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. You got to earn the respect of people. 9 Notre Damewas first FSU defender to reach those benchmarks against ranked opponent since Brian Burns in 2017recorded 10 tackles, with 0.5 sack, and one quarterback hurry at Wake Forestbecame first FSU defender since Demarcus Walker in 2016 to have consecutive games with at least 10 tacklesregistered three tackles, 1.0 sack, and two quarterback hurries vs. Louisvillemade seven tackles and one pass breakup vs. Syracusehad six tackles, 1.0 sack, and one quarterback hurry at North Carolinaregistered four solo tackles, including 2.0 for loss with 1.0 sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery at Clemsonstrip-sacked Clemson quarterback and returned fumble six yards for touchdown that gave FSU 20-17 lead with 7:39 remaining in fourth quarterwas Florida States first strip-sack with same defender forcing fumble and recovering fumble for touchdown since 2013made one tackle vs. UMasscredited with five tackles and season-high three quarterback hurries vs. North Carolina Statehad three tackles, 1.0 for loss, and two quarterback hurries at Boston Collegerecorded six tackles, including 1.0 sack, and season-high-tying three quarterback hurries in season finale at Florida. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. And we all have a common goal. 8 TCU, The Battles End goes public. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. Hes been projected as high as No. But in terms of here, I'm here now. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. Make sure everything on that end was straight. 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. He believed in who I could be. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. 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. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. I always say, Theres guys wishing that they could be where you are. Wishing.. 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). The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. 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. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. He believed in who I was as a player. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 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. I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. You can't gauge a person like that. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. 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 So I had to go and do what I had to do. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. Jermaine Johnson is one of the best examples. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. It comes naturally. That goes on. 19 to the Philadelphia Eagles) were picked ahead of him. I'm a pass rusher. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. I talked about it with some guys here recently. But Johnson was too quick. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj 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. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. ", "Most definitely. That's all he said, Be you. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. I just have the same approach to everything in life. ", "Work is work. 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 they talked about Mike Tyson and his coach drilling in his head at an early age that nothing mattered but the task at hand. They just believe in every player here. 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. 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. He called me personally. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. Where will Johnson head to? He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. Ben Meyerson, Tommy Mire and CoachAB weigh in with their thoughts: Sports Illustrated: No. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. 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