I just try to be humble. He called around, just a character check. He let me know right off the bat, that obviously I was talented, I can do some things, but that he did make some calls. But I think this was my favorite play from the top-50 prospect.Awareness + Pursuit angle + Speed + Open-field finish = 5-yard loss. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. We understand that hard work works. 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.". I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. 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. A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think thats a long shot. Try to do what makes you happy in life. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. Odds & lines subject to change. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. And that fits well with the program. With preseason camp just a couple weeks away, Johnson explained that bringing in more proven winners to the team will help the Noles have a better chance at a turnaround season in 2021. I need you to be that guy and I need you to act this way. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. Projects as an instant contributor and likely starter at the Power 5 level with the ability to develop into a early to mid round NFL Draft pick. We just clicked on the same page. He wasnt someone who needed to be around other elite talent to really be a productive player.. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round pick. 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. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. Jermaine Johnson. You can't gauge a person like that. Its an easy relationship with everyone. One, just his work ethic. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. I talked about it with some guys here recently. Check out Jermaine Johnson II's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . Dog poops on court during halftime show, perfectly summing up Louisville's season, Nate Oats weighs in on Brandon Miller not earning SEC weekly awards, Overrated? Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. Any time you just say great after great after great to come through this university and like I said, this program was top notch not so long ago, and it's still top notch despite winning not so long ago. I love it. What other FSU players might get selected? Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. He was a monster. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. I wake up every day, like I said, I feel blessed, Johnson said. 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. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow NoleGameday for ALL things Florida State! And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. 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. I feel like thats what I try to live by. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. Make sure everything on that end was straight. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I just need you here to be yourself and be what I think you can be. For a guy that I didn't really know, to have that kind of belief in me as a player and a person and give me the opportunity that I wanted and trust me not to take advantage of it and trust me to handle that position with care, that's all I really was. 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. He plays quick. Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. He said, We can give you what you want. 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. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. 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. Johnsons sacks and tackles for loss were the most for an FSU defender since Walker, now with the Houston Texans, had 21.5 tackles for loss and 16 sacks the season he won the award in 2016. And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. Tall, long edge rusher. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. And hold everybody to the same standard. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. Check out number four on the second play in this clip. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. 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 bigger than that, Johnson said. Hes been projected as high as No. There are no double teams. That goes on. ", "The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. But hes no slug. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. 11 11 +1. So I had to go and do what I had to do. Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II. 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. Are you willing to be selfless? 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. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. Also, do yourself a favor and close your eyes on the first one: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Johnson likely wouldnt be an every-down defender for Georgia again this year, and now, hes an absolute difference-maker for the Seminoles. He was a monster. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy "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 come in, you work, and you guys grow together. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. 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? Johnson accomplished this with a dominant senior season in. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. After passing up his final year at the University of Georgia to finish his college career at Florida State, it would stand to reason he might be having some regrets. 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. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. 10, New York Jets. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. How do his skills translate to the next level? As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? I think I'm pretty good at it. That is what I do. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". Again. Everything DE Jermaine Johnson said about his transfer to FSU and more By Chris Nee Jan 15, 2021 TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on. Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. You see power. I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. [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. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. This is my show. That's not how it works. Brugler, an NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, instead prefers one of Johnsons 18 tackles for a loss. He embodies that mentality, just being a professional before hes a pro. Please update it here. ", "Jameis Winston. 26 overall. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. 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. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) September 6, 2021, Thanks UGA! ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH 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. Yet in a video of their first rep, which went viral on social media, Johnson is seen pushing Kinnard back before bringing him to the ground. 1 overall, evaluates 2023 QB class, Nate Oats comments on Brandon Miller's 'pat down' intro routine: 'It won't happen again', SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama inches toward regular-season title, Kentucky and Mizzou score big wins, Gervon Dexter discusses difficult decision to leave Florida to declare for 2023 NFL Draft, Kirby Smart releases statement on Jalen Carter's alleged involvement in fatal car crash, Will Anderson names the top OT he faced during his college career, Jalen Carter, Georgia DL, subject of arrest warrant after being implicated in fatal crash, Jeremy Banks, Tennessee LB, insists there was 'no reason' he should have missed South Carolina game, Will Anderson reveals the best player he faced during Alabama career. A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. Where will Johnson head to? Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. I watched his highlights and stuff back in high school to get me ready for a game. I took that very strongly because I respect his opinion.. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. Jermaine Johnson Overview; I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Plays both standing up and in a three-point stance at Independence. His prospect stock for the 2022 NFL Draft has risen considerably during his senior season at FSU, but still varies depending on the evaluator. [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Johnson still carefully approached the week, missing the final practice and game for precautionary reasons. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. They believe in what we got going here. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. Johnson earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors Wednesday, capping a season where he led the conference in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (18). While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. 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. There are no chip blocks. And that fits well with the program. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. Recently, he confirmed his . Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. ", "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's really not much to it. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. He has a lot of the things that you are looking for. I've done background checks. Johnson becomes FSUs eighth winner of the award since it was first presented in 1993 and joins an illustrious group of former Seminoles which also includes Demarcus Walker (2016), Bjoern Werner (2012), Darnell Dockett (2003), Andre Wadsworth (1997), Peter Boulware (1996), Derrick Alexander (1994) and Derrick Brooks (1993). And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. -----Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. Johnson goes 18 overall to YOUR Philadelphia Eagles. Thats the goal. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. 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. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Just two years later, he established himself as an elite pass-rusher at Independence Community College (or as its more commonly known, Last Chance U), re-emerged as a consensus four-star JUCO recruit, and his career took off as part of one of the nations top defenses at Georgia. Hes the first piece in what is likely a multi-year retooling of the edge group., Sports Illustrated: No. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Brugler pegged Johnson as a top 100 draft pick after he played 21 games with four starts on the Bulldogs. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. In each of head coach Mike Norvells three years, FSU has added 10-plus players from the portal. It was cool. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. My teammates work. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. Hes a first guy in, last guy out type of dude. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. Are you willing to put the team first? Overlooked and underrecruited as a 2017 prospect out of high school in Minnesota, Johnson struggled to pick up offers from FBS schools. Jermaine Johnson was an absolute beast for FSU and he will probably end up winning ACC DPOY. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. [7] As a senior, he finished third on the team with four sacks with 16 total tackles and 11 quarterback hurries. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. 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. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. Scan the field and you're sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound . That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. We love our sports and we love competing so much. The whole program gets held to the same standard. And I feel like that was the case for me and a lot of other players at a lot of other sports in the country. I get to the quarterback. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Jameis Winston. That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. So we get a better sense of that player. ", "I just try to be humble. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Quickness. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. 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. The team trusts me in that role, and I cant let them down in that sense.. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go And it was needed. The Seminoles have recently prioritized the transfer portal almost as much as high school recruiting. The end of day ones practice at the Senior Bowl offered a glimpse of what Johnson could accomplish in the NFL. So that was my main priority was being the best I can be and being able to have the opportunity to choose any school I wanted to go to. 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. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. 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.. 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. 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. Capable of shooting gaps inside and winning with speed on the outside. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. Work is work. "I talked about it with some guys here recently. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. 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. #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'. When we were counting them and got the final number I almost didn't want to tell the guys because I thought I mustve been wrong and would be risking embarrassment. 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. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. He called me personally. Shortly after it. Tommy: Dotson. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Thats how I was raised. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. 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. Schools: Georgia, Florida State. None of the 12 sacks Jermaine Johnson II recorded in his one-year awakening at Florida State were Dane Bruglers favorite play from the defensive end last season. 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. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. So does everybody else in this program. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. 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. Just God continues to bless me in more ways than I could realize so I can't do anything to repay him other than give thanks and approach every opportunity and give it 110%. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. Shows quickness off the edge with a high-level first step. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. Youd have to ask them for that, but I gave them everything I got and still do.. We just clicked on the same page. He called around, just a character check. Reach Carter Karelsat ckarels@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter@CarterKarels. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. The three-day NFL Draft begins on April 28 in Las Vegas. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv To be a leader, to be somebody that could help mentor younger guys and to be able to make an impact that goes beyond just the year that hes going to be here, that will carry on and to help set that foundation.. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. 3 to the Houston Texans), Ojabo (No. 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. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. I think coming into this offseason, we know where we can be. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. That whole group of guys. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. I got there and they just invited me in. Johnson said Wednesday morning he came to FSU for more than just earning accolades. Just doing the dirty hard work in the dark when no one's watching," Johnson said. 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. He can play both as an edge rusher in a y- 9 positions or as a stand-up linebacker. Hes got 1.5 sacks in about 1.5 quarters so far. Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? Its usually, Can you get to the quarterback or not? With Jermaine Johnson, not only can he get to the quarterback, but he is very aware versus the run. And I love playing and being good at it. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. He believed in who I was as a player. INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine Johnson II had but one year to prove his worth as an edge defender. And I love playing and being good at it. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. 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. Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. 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. 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. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. Season at Georgia the best defensive player on the second play in class. 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