And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. So just treat everybody the same. 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. Now that hes firmly settled into the program and was picked to represent FSU at the ACC Kickoff event, Johnson is relishing his newfound role as a valued voice on the team. 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. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. Try to do what makes you happy in life. 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%. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh 10, New York Jets. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. That whole group of guys. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH Where will Johnson head to? Tall, long edge rusher. Im here to get my film, get out and do it. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. Will need to keep developing and fine-tuning his pass rush technique while getting stronger at the next level. 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. 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. He believed in who I was as a man. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. 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. 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. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl Get your 30-day FREE trial, Florida State's Milton, Travis open up about QB battle at ACC Kickoff. And its not even close. One, just his work ethic. Are you willing to be selfless? He believed in who I was as a player. Johnson joined the Noles from the transfer portal and immediately became one of the. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. 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. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6 He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. It wasnt because I said, OK, on this play I want your best. No, thats just how we have to practice.. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. 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. 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). I believe what him and the other staff got going here. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. He had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. And I'm thankful for it.". 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. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. 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. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. ", "The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. In terms of the cameras in Last Chance U, I wasnt really all caught up into that, just because I love the sport of football. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. It was cool. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. 11 11 +1. 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 I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go But over the course of his 12 months, he said he saw a foundation being built for future success through hard work and commitment. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. 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 Sports/247Sports first-team All-AmericanAP, FWAA, The Athletic second-team All-AmericanTed Hendricks Award finalistsemifinalist for Bednarik Award and Lombardi Awardfirst-team All-ACCfour-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the WeekFSU Defensive MVPstarted all 12 games and recorded 70 tackles, 18.0 for loss with 12.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, 12 quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and one fumble recoveryled ACC in tackles for loss and sacks, which were most at FSU since Demarcus Walker in 2016ranked sixth nationally in sacks and eighth in tackles for losstackles total was most among all Power 5 defensive linemenwas only Power 5 player with at least 3.0 sacks and 4.0 tackles for loss in multiple gamesmade seven tackles, including career-best 5.0 tackles for loss with career-high-tying 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble vs. Miamino player in history of FSU-Miami rivalry has recorded more tackles for losshis 5.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks were both single-game highs for any ACC defender in 2021TFL total was most by FSU defender since 2012 and one shy of single-game school recordrecorded career-high 11 tackles, with 4.0 tackles for loss and career-high 3.0 sacks, and one pass breakup vs. Jacksonville Statein records dating back to 2000, was first FSU player with 11, 4.0 and 3.0 in a gamefirst ACC player to record 11 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks in a game since 2011opened season with then-career-high seven tackles, 2.5 for loss with 1.5 sacks, vs. No. 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. I ended up being the No. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. 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. "But if I do, Ill compete just like I compete in everything else. That play really stands out to me. That is what I do. You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. 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. 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.. Hes made an incredible impact. 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). 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. 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. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. The Athletics Dane Brugler has Johnson ranked 46th overall among his top 50 draft prospects, but praised his pursuit, awareness and open field finish following the Miami game. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. 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. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. 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). When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. 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. 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. 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. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. I get to the quarterback. 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. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. It comes naturally. He called me personally. -----Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council "I talked about it with some guys here recently. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. 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Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. While there aren't a multitude of . Full videoappears below, followed by complete quotes from Johnson. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. 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. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. He called me personally. 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). I mean just think of the guy's story. 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. Of course. 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. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. But in terms of here, I'm here now. I think he finds himself in that 12th-21st overall pick range, starting with Minnesota and ending with New England. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. 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. We love our sports and we love competing so much. 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. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow . Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isnt about to take a play or two off whether its in a game or during practice. We're in a good spot right now as a program. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. So we get a better sense of that player. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. The team trusts me in that role, and I cant let them down in that sense.. But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. To be fair, Norvell did have another factor outside of his charismatic personality that helped him bring Johnson to Tallahassee. But hes no slug. And just be yourself, Johnson said. After a groundbreaking 2021 season at Florida State, defensive end Jermaine Johnson has catapulted up the draft boards, reaching the projection of being a top 10 pick. . 14 to the Baltimore Ravens) and Karlaftis (No. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. It's bigger than that, Johnson said. Meiko Dotson had a big pro day. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. 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? 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'm a pass rusher. Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. Jermaine Johnson II was one of the few bright spots from a mediocre 2021 season for the Florida State Seminoles. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. 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