Try to do what makes you happy in life. So now I've seen people in my life, not work out well for them as they are growing up, as you transition into an adult. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. Social media was gushing over Johnsons play against Notre Dame. 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. 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. 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. If you are a team picking, say, 12th, and you are looking at the board and need a pass rusher, Jermaine Johnson is going to be in your conversation. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl Theres a point where I was at the bottom of the bottom and I was wishing to be in their shoes, Johnson said. You can't gauge a person like that. He is the whole package. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. 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. He received 53 of 64 votes, finishing ahead . I've talked to enough people. Johnson is tied for second in the nation in sacks (11) and fifth in tackles for loss (16), making him one of the most indispensable pieces of the Seminoles defense. That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. 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. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. But I need you to do this for the team. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. 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. I play faster. I just have the same approach to everything in life. Reach Carter Karelsat ckarels@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h Shortly after it. You got to earn the respect of people. None of thosewerethe case. Your account has an invalid email address. . CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. The disadvantage offensive linemen face in those one-on-one drills makes those faceoffs more of a spectacle than anything else. 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. He really took charge of the defense, Johnson said. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. Tommy: This comes down to more of who I want to get drafted compared to the reality of things related to FSU as of late. ", "Most definitely. So we get a better sense of that player. Slot to Florida State Seminoles Newsletter. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. He called around, just a character check. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh 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. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. 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 . 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? You got to earn the respect of people. [3] While at Independence, he was featured in the fourth season of the Netflix documentary series Last Chance U where he played under head coach Jason Brown. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. 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. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. And it was needed. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j But in terms of here, I'm here now. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. 26 overall. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. Defensive coordinator Adam Fuller shared an example of Johnsons relentless pursuit on the practice field: I go back Friday and were practicing and we run a naked out-of-pocket play and Jermaine sprints 20 yards on a Friday at 9:30 in the morning to chase the guy down. 3 to the Houston Texans), Ojabo (No. Again. 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. 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. Johnson, who grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a small city with a population of roughly 66,000 found himself playing junior college football at even tinier Independence, Kansas, with a population of under 10,000. 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. 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. I think thats something that will really help him. Love them. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm That's all he said, Be you. We love our sports and we love competing so much. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. ", "I'll do whatever the team needs me to do. I'm a pass rusher. He has the goods from an athletic and build standpoint., Pride of Detroit: FSU edge defender Jermaine Johnson visits Detroit Lions on pre-draft visit Could the Lions be considering Jermaine Johnson with the second overall pick or are they doing due diligence in case they trade down in the 2022 NFL Draft?, Big Blue View: 2022 NFL Draft prospect profile - Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State The Giants could certainly use a player with Johnsons tools, but has he really worked his way from an unknown to the Top 10 in just one year?, The Falcoholic: The Falcoholic selects FSU EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. All Rights Reserved. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. What we think the team can do better and what we as individuals have to do better., *ALSO SEE: Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. So does everybody else in this program. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. A day after he earned first-team All-ACC honors, Johnson took home the conferences highest prize for a defender when he won ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. Jermaine Johnson is playing good ball. ", "I'm a pass rusher. ", "The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Odds & lines subject to change. Shows quickness off the edge with a high-level first step. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. I think coming into this offseason, we know where we can be. Im excited to see what he does this fall.. So I had to go and do what I had to do. Of course. 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