But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. He recorded 70 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 2 fumbles forced through. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . It will not be the same season they had last year, and like I said earlier, McKenzie comes from a winning program, Coach Norvell comes from a winning program, I come from a winning program, Johnson said. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. So I had to go and do what I had to do. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv It's really not much to it. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, going seventh overall to the New York Giants. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. You got to work and earn respect. 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. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. 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. 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. Thats how I was raised. There are no quick passes from the quarterback. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 And hold everybody to the same standard. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. My teammates work. We understand that hard work works. 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. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. They accepted me, and I worked my butt off for them, and I think I gained their respect through that, Johnson said. Fast forward to 2021 he looks like the best defensive player on the Seminoles roster. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Johnson still carefully approached the week, missing the final practice and game for precautionary reasons. I play faster. So does everybody else in this program. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? 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. I'm a competitive man.". I got there and they just invited me in. More bio, uniform, draft info. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy They have a great amount of respect for reach other. 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). So I had to go and do what I had to do. I gave a lot of credit to him for proving that he could play a lot more snaps and still be productive. Where will Johnson head to? Whats left to prove? Johnson transferred from Georgia likely because he wasnt an every-down defender; so, he joined the Florida State program this offseason. What we think it looks like and what we need to work on, Johnson said. If theres a big difference, then you need to figure out whats going on and whats the difference between the tape. He was consistently disruptive throughout the week in one-on-ones and during team drills. 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. The end of day ones practice at the Senior Bowl offered a glimpse of what Johnson could accomplish in the NFL. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? He finished with career-highs in sacks (3) and tackles for loss (5), including a tackle of UM receiver Will Mallory on a third-and-4 that forced a punt and led to FSUs winning drive. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. 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. 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. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. 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. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. Thats the goal. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. That's all he said, Be you. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. I thought Johnson showed that length that he has and how he can use it as a weapon, Brugler said. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. 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. How do his skills translate to the next level? You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. IC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying TheOsceola? 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.. Jermaine Johnson Overview; We cannot be $30 million behind every year: FSU AD Michael Alford talks ACC financial outlook, Florida State is at risk of falling behind financially in the world of college athletics, No. ", "Work is work. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. Email Matt Murschel at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel. Scan the field and you're sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound . [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. Jermaine Johnson's time at Florida State may have been brief but make no mistakes, in just one year as a member of the Seminole football program there's no question that the future of FSU . Its head coaching changes, like I said. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. 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. As I'm sure they are about me. I think thats something that will really help him. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. 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. Jermaine Johnson is playing good ball. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. There are no chip blocks. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. I ended up being the No. They just believe in every player here. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. And in the few workouts we've had, these guys are working. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. I ended up being the No. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. And they dont have to finish the play with a tackle. 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! Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. So, that is just what I believe in. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. He came in as the top-ranked defensive player on my board (among those who participated at the Senior Bowl), and he leaves that same way with maybe even a little more juice than he had coming in.. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I just try to be humble. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. 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.. "Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. 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. FSU continues to look for its next Johnson, the poster child of sorts for transfers. Just the energy, the endurance, the strength, the power all those things that show up in his game, said Norvell. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi And so did my head coach, Coach Brown, and the staff over there. Are you willing to be selfless? 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. 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. He was hard to block all week. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. Meiko Dotson had a big pro day. I think he has that both in his awareness, the way he sees the game, and also having the physical tools to do something about it., #FloridaState DE Jermaine Johnson had another standout day on Saturday with 3.0 sacks. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. Jermaine Johnson said when he came to Florida State that he wanted to leave an imprint -- he wanted to make a mark and have a lasting impact on the program. Recently, he confirmed his . Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Timeline 2022 Apr 28, 2022: Draft New York Jets select Jermaine Johnson with the No.. 2020 Dec 26, 2020:. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. That play really stands out to me. 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. 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. His rush acceleration is outstanding. 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. I think I'm pretty good at it. Copyright 2023, Florida State University. Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. 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. 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 have a great support system in my family. He can play both as an edge rusher in a y- 9 positions or as a stand-up linebacker. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD The thing about what he what he was able to accomplish with his teammates and the staff over at UCF not so long ago and where he's been able to bring himself individually as well. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. He can set a hard edge. That goes on. He really took charge of the defense, Johnson said. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. 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. 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A lot of guys have tools, but can you weaponize your hands? 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. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. 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. "Are you willing to do that? 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 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. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. ", "You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. Right off the bat, I've heard great things about you. I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. Can you put thought in what you are doing with your pass rush? Throughout the season, the four-time ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, came up with numerous clutch plays including his three-sack, five-tackles for loss performance in a 31-28 win over Miami and his strip sack, fumble return for a touchdown at Clemson. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. Quickness. Johnson amassed 36 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, seven sacks, 11 quarterback hurries and a pass breakups across those two seasons. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Its an easy relationship with everyone. During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. Watch: FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson after 24-21 loss to Florida. Love them. I couldn't be more thankful for coaching, development. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Theres debate about who won the final rep. Brugler said it looked like a stalemate. Hes the first piece in what is likely a multi-year retooling of the edge group., Sports Illustrated: No. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. Teams like the Vikings, Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Patriots all have that need for an edge defender. You do anything how you do everything. Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. 26 overall. The whole program gets held to the same standard. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm 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. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. Final Season Stats. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. But Johnsons practices from earlier in the week were enough to further elevatehis profile. But hes no slug. The transfer from Georgia developed into a star off of the edge for Florida State. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". We just clicked on the same page. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. 15 in an unprecedented 2022 draft dominated by defensive picks. You see the active hands and the different pass rush moves. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Conservatively, I think 4-5th 6-7th are accurate for both Corbin and Thomas but it wouldnt surprise me if they fall into the UDFA category. ", "eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. We love our sports and we love competing so much. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j I feel like we share those values. 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. 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. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. Jermaine Johnson 6'5/260 lbs/OLB-DEMade By Me, For NoleGameday -- Follow NoleGameday for ALL things Florida State! None of thosewerethe case. 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 know that doesn't show that the program is bad. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. I wake up every day, like I said, I feel blessed, Johnson said. 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. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Keir is a round 6-7 player who will more likely go the undrafted free agent route. He believed in who I was as a man. Also, do yourself a favor and close your eyes on the first one: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj 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. And we all have a common goal. 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've done background checks. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. 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. There are no double teams. He spent his first season at JUCO . I took that very strongly because I respect his opinion.. "I talked about it with some guys here recently. 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. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. 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. Johnson was drafted by the New York Jets with the twenty-sixth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. Of course. ", "Most definitely. 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%. KGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVt And I'm very happy that he did. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. What I loved about Jermaine Johnsons tape was, if you told me to give me the best five plays he had on tape, three of them might have been versus the run," Brugler said. That is what I do. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. 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. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. 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. Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. 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. 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. And thats what you want to see in pass rushers. 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. Jermaine Curtis Johnson II (born January 7, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). 10, New York Jets. (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. When he plays, it speaks for himself. But over the course of his 12 months, he said he saw a foundation being built for future success through hard work and commitment. Jermaine Johnson. So just treat everybody the same. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. 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. LXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3UtZm9vdGJhbGwiCiAgfSk7CiAg ", "Jameis Winston. Johnson can play in a versatile position on the defense. Tommy: Dotson. He called me personally. So Johnson transferring to FSU came with plenty of risk. At Florida State, Johnson was one of the only ACC players on defense to ever win an ACC Defensive Player of the Year . 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. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. Where will the newest professional NFL Seminole be headed? I couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. Detroit Lions assistant coach Duce Staley, who served as head coach for the National Team, pitted Johnson against former Kentucky offensive tackle Darian Kinnard in a one-on-one showdown after practice. Jermaine Johnson was an absolute beast for FSU and he will probably end up winning ACC DPOY. 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. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. Its huge for the young guys. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. He is the whole package. 26 Pick of 2022 NFL Draft", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jermaine_Johnson_II&oldid=1139709830, Players of American football from Minnesota, Short description is different from Wikidata, New York Jets currentteam parameter articles, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 14:14. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. MOBILE - Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II had a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl. The play doesnt drop off at all. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. He contains really well. 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