6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. 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He is the whole package. 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. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. 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. It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. FSU football defensive end Jermaine Johnson bet on himself by choosing the Noles to play his final college season.. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. It's really not much to it. Get your 30-day FREE trial***. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? 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). Its huge for the young guys. I think I'm pretty good at it. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. Hes made an incredible impact. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. Are you willing to be selfless? 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. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. Hes the first piece in what is likely a multi-year retooling of the edge group., Sports Illustrated: No. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. And I love playing and being good at it. That is what I do. Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) September 6, 2021, Thanks UGA! Johnson's next step figures to be in the NFL. He plays quick. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn He believed in who I was as a player. I mean just think of the guy's story. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. I thought Johnson showed that length that he has and how he can use it as a weapon, Brugler said. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. The 2022 NFL Draft kicks off this week, beginning with the first round this Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. and set to be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. 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. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. There are no quick passes from the quarterback. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt I've done background checks. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. There's no way around it. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. Some scouts, coaches and analysts considered him to have the best week of practice among players participating. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. Its very helpful, because it gives us the chance to evaluate a player in a different scheme, with a different coach and in a different situation, Brugler said. Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. I love it. Entering the week, Johnson leads all Power 5 defensive linemen in tackles and ranks in the top-six nationally in sacks and tackles for loss. Shows quickness off the edge with a high-level first step. I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. 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. Johnson was a two-time transfer heading to FSU. How do his skills translate to the next level? We love our sports and we love competing so much. We just clicked on the same page. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. One, just his work ethic. It will help him stay in the league, even if he doesnt prove to be a 12-sack-a-year type of guy.. You do anything how you do everything. And I remember watching Dalvin play at 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. 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. And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. You run out of reasons why not, why he shouldnt be considered as a top 10, top 15 type of pick. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. And its not even close. 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. Johnson understands the responsibility he has on and off the field and said he, loves the pressure of being a leader., From the players to the coaching staff, theyre entrusting me with a ton of different things and a leadership role, and I dont take that lightly. As a senior he was named All-Metro after recording 37 tackles and seven sacks. [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. 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. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt Hes been projected as high as No. 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. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. While there arent a multitude of Seminoles expected to hear names called throughout the process, defensive end Jermaine Johnson has absolutely shot up draft boards after a dominant fall and impressive pre-draft process. Are you willing to put the team first? During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. Johnsons defensive coordinator at Georgia, Dan Lanning, began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant on two different staffs with Norvell from 2011-2013, at Pittsburgh and Arizona State. 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