So, that is just what I believe in. 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. 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. 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. He was asked several times by the media Thursday why he chose to finish out his career at a school that went 3-6 last year and had its worst winning percentage in a season since 1975. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. That is what I do. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. He wasnt someone who needed to be around other elite talent to really be a productive player.. Coach Norvell told me what I was walking into in terms of a role that I had to step and be that guy and influence and lead other guys.. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. I think that just naturally puts me in a role to lead.. It comes naturally. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. Final Season Stats. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. 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. In each of head coach Mike Norvells three years, FSU has added 10-plus players from the portal. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. 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. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. My teammates work. ", "I'll do whatever the team needs me to do. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. We know what that looks like, and I feel that every day we incorporate those values and those character aspects into what we have now here. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, Saturday Down South reports and comments on the news around the Southeastern Conference as well as larger college football topics. 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. Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. I mean just think of the guy's story. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". 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.". And I'm very happy that he did. 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. pic.twitter.com/gJK3rnc3NG. That's my specialty. "Are you willing to do that? [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. I got there and they just invited me in. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. Shortly after it. Atlantic Coast Conference Football Player of the Year, "How Jermaine Johnson went from Kansas to Georgia Bulldogs", "Linebacker Jermaine Johnson is coming into his own for Georgia", "Jermaine Johnson adjusts from 'Last Chance U' stardom to limitations at Georgia", "Jermaine Johnson, nation's No. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 But there are several examples where it just didnt work out as planned.. Timeline 2022 Apr 28, 2022: Draft New York Jets select Jermaine Johnson with the No.. 2020 Dec 26, 2020:. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. Of course. Thats the goal. 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. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. 19 to the Philadelphia Eagles) were picked ahead of him. Thats how I was raised. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CoachAB: Johnson is a player many are projecting in the top 10 but Ive got him slotted a little later in the first. And we all have a common goal. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. I always say, Theres guys wishing that they could be where you are. Wishing.. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. 6:31 Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Social media was gushing over Johnsons play against Notre Dame. 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. 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. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. The whole program gets held to the same standard. I didn't know any of them personally prior. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. 10, New York Jets. 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. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. He can set up blockers. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild.". Im here to get my film, get out and do it. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. Love them. LXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3UtZm9vdGJhbGwiCiAgfSk7CiAg The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Johnson, an All-American candidate, is a semifinalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards, and was named a midseason All-American by CBS Sports. I ended up being the No. That whole group of guys. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. . Jameis Winston. 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. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. 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). Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson on excitement to lead, optimism for upcoming season Watch on Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. He finished his college career by recording 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles . He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. That's my specialty. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j He had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. 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. I just have the same approach to everything in life. They have a great amount of respect for reach other. 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. And that fits well with the program. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. [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. It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy Try to do what makes you happy in life. That goes on. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov 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. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. 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. MjI3MzMwOTciLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2Zsb3JpZGFzdGF0ZS5yaXZh And Patriots all have that need for an edge defender the Philadelphia ). 'M just fired up to get my film, get out and do it excitement to..! 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