Me, I am honest and I am real all the time. Social media is on ire discussing Johnsons play: @Patriots draft Jermaine Johnson at all costs @LastChanceUAlum pic.twitter.com/9ydEFgCFDg, Nighthawk (@KrikorianB15) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson II thats the tweet @ii_jermaine #JUCOPRODUCT pic.twitter.com/dxf4LYc6rg, JUCO Football Frenzy (@JUCOFFrenzy) September 6, 2021. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. 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. When FSU brought in Johnson and heralded UCF quarterback transfer McKenzie Milton, they instantly improved their 2021 outlook between the hashmarks. 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. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. This is my show. That's not how it works. I know what kind of person you are. I strongly believe in that. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. He called around, just a character check. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. I get to the quarterback. Johnson grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and attended Eden Prairie High School. 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. Its an easy relationship with everyone. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. That play really stands out to me. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. 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. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. There are no double teams. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl That whole group of guys. 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. You do anything how you do everything. Tall, long edge rusher. 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. [12], Johnson was selected in the first round with the 26th overall pick by the New York Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]. Smith looked to evade Johnson by moving backward and reangling his trajectory to the sideline. ", "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. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. [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. Tested as a good athlete in high school before heading to junior college. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Coach Norvell, he was the first person to call me. And I think we can do special things together. And I agree. I know what comes with that, Johnson said. He played in 21 games for UGA and totaled 36 tackles over the last 2 seasons. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. His rush acceleration is outstanding. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. Try to do what makes you happy in life. He received 53 of 64 votes, finishing ahead . ", "Most definitely. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. TmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9h So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. , Jason Daniel (@JRD24Dawg) September 6, 2021, FinsForLife (@life_fins) September 6, 2021, Jermaine Johnson II and Akeem Dent Jr making Florida State defense look nasty, Lawrence Dennis (@Txman210) September 6, 2021. [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. The junior college route was needed for me, I feel like, in a few different ways. We're in a good spot right now as a program. Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z As for Wilson, Im with AB. Check out Jermaine Johnson II's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . Johnson accomplished this with a dominant senior season in. So just treat everybody the same. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. Can convert speed to power with his bull rush. ", "I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. And that fits well with the program. The Seminoles could have been the wrong fit for him. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. I have a great support system in my family. April 13, 2022 12:37 pm ET. You can't gauge a person like that. But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. 16 Seminoles host USF: Game thread, starting pitchers, how to watch, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6 Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang recently projected Johnson going late in the first round 31st overall. Gambling problem? Johnson said, however, when he made the decision to enter the portal, the Seminoles were not initially on his mind at all. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. 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. [2], Johnson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. Thats the goal. Its the constant effort from the graduate transfer that has pro scouts salivating at his NFL potential. He called me personally. Theres a point where I was at the bottom of the bottom and I was wishing to be in their shoes, Johnson said. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy Brugler pegged Johnson as a top 100 draft pick after he played 21 games with four starts on the Bulldogs. 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. Whats left to prove? That whole group of guys. So, that is just what I believe in. 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. I got there and they just invited me in. Gambling problem? We just clicked on the same page. 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. What other FSU players might get selected? Johnson started his career at Georgia in 2019. That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. 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. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. I get to the quarterback. Equally dominant versus the run as he is versus the pass. WalterFootball.com recently projected Johnson as a first-rounder, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. You can't gauge a person like that. Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community, Where will Jermaine Johnson land? The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. 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. #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'. "Are you willing to do that? Before he could become a leader, Johnson had to gain the respect of his new teammates during the offseason. Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II isn't about to take a play or two off whether it's in a game or during practice. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. He said, We can give you what you want. Soooo yeah, Jermaine Johnson is that guy. Keith Flick (@Atypical_B) September 6, 2021, Willie Washington (@BeardedBetz) September 6, 2021. That's all he said, Be you. So just treat everybody the same. You can take whatever information I have to say but like you said you dont just walk in and assume a position. Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I feel like thats what I try to live by.". It was cool. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . 8 I went with Johnson because I believe hes a really, really good player who will make an immediate impact for the Falcons. In the practices before last Saturdays game, Johnson garnered national attention. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf Its head coaching changes, like I said. And so, I mean, I know how that goes. 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. I think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do it. I care so much about Florida State and the people involved.. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. 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. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. Johnson transferred from Georgia likely because he wasnt an every-down defender; so, he joined the Florida State program this offseason. 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? And I love playing and being good at it. So if you just keep things like that and work hard and you have a certain standard that you hold everybody to regardless of talent or playing time or anything like that. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. There's countless greats to come through this locker room and playing on that field. After his week at the Senior Bowl, Johnson should elevate in the projections. 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. Of course. 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. Quickness. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy I feel like thats what I try to live by. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. 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. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. 2 JC DE, includes Oregon Ducks in top 5", "Four-star defensive end Jermaine Johnson commits to Georgia", "From 'Last Chance' to big chance for Eden Prairie's Jermaine Johnson at Georgia", "UGA football LB Jermaine Johnson plans transfer", "Jermaine Johnson II leading revitalization of Florida State defensive line", "Prospect watch: FSU's Johnson capitalizing on expanded role", "FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week", "FSU's Jermaine Johnson II named ACC Defensive Player of the Year", "Jermaine Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile", "2022 Draft Scout Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile", "Jets Select Florida State Edge Jermaine Johnson II with No. So we get a better sense of that player. Jermaine Johnson. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. Scan the field and youre sure to see the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Johnson moving at breakneck speed toward the football. When football's over, you take the lessons you learned, use those going forward. Are you willing to be selfless? And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. Shortly after it. "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. I think all those guys are, and that's gonna come to fruition this next season. *I do not own anything in this video, simply for entertainment*Jermaine epitomizes what a Nole is. 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. Tommy: Dotson. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. 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). But like I said, Ill do anything the team needs me to do to win - special teams, playing different, anywhere else - whatever they need me to do I do.". 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. But Johnson was too quick. They have a great amount of respect for reach other. ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. Theres a lot of talented pass rushers, but theres nuance to what Jermaine Johnson is doing with his rush, Brugler said. Hutchinson (No. Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) September 6, 2021, Thanks UGA! eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh [6], Johnson played in every game for the Georgia Bulldogs as a sophomore, where he had 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. 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. Johnson said Wednesday morning he came to FSU for more than just earning accolades. In his latest mock draft last month, Brugler predicted the Miami Dolphins would select Johnson at No. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. 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 . My birthday was on the seventh, just passed, and me and my dad brought a cake in and we celebrated my birthday and stuff. How do his skills translate to the next level? By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. /, Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? Email Matt Murschel at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. 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. Thats the goal. 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. But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. 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. [9] Johnson had seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in his first game for the Seminoles, a 41-38 overtime loss to Notre Dame, and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week. You come in, you work, and you guys grow together. Thats how I was raised. 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. There was a time not that long ago when Johnson feared he'd never get any such chance to play FBS-level football or beyond. The whole program gets held to the same standard. Its why Brugler projects him as a 10-year NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. Or Johnson simply could have struggled to handle being the alpha with a heavily increased workload. And we all have a common goal. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Odds & lines subject to change. Y2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxv And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Johnson can play in a versatile position on the defense. 2 to the Detroit Lions), Thibodeaux (No. If Thomas doesnt go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal. Yeah, I mean that was a factor. It's bigger than that, Johnson said. Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. While there aren't a multitude of . So, that is just what I believe in. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. Because I had that kind of confidence in myself. 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. Zm9vdGJhbGwmYzU9MjAyMjczMzA5NyZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAi Love them. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 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. Jermaine Johnson was an absolute beast for FSU and he will probably end up winning ACC DPOY. As a prospect Johnson does a few things really well: These skills, like most things in football, are best appreciated through film. He believed in who I could be. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. 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. 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? The NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on March 1, announced Wednesday that Johnson and fellow former Seminole Jashaun Corbin received an invite. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH And just be yourself, Johnson said. As I'm sure they are about me. And thats what you want to see in pass rushers. I'm a competitive man.". Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. But I need you to do this for the team. And I love playing and being good at it. The whole program gets held to the same standard. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. Hes made an incredible impact. I mean just think of the guy's story. He has all of the off-field intangibles you would want in a defensive leader. He believed in who I was as a man. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. You want to check boxes based off what you saw on the tape, Brugler said. cmlkYXN0YXRlLnJpdmFscy5jb20lMkZuZXdzJTJGZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9o Hes a first guy in, last guy out type of dude. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. My teammates work. That is what I do. You got to work and earn respect. So I feel like it was a necessary sacrifice and Id do it all again. I ended up being the No. He is the whole package. That's my specialty. 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. During this season, Johnson was more of a rotational piece for the Bulldogs' defense, but he made the most of it. Try to do what makes you happy in life. Love them. 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. So I had to go and do what I had to do. 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%. Jermaine Johnson is one of the best examples. Entering his fifth and final season of college football, Johnson said he views 2021 as a '"rebirth" to his college career. ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. And hold everybody to the same standard. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. And these guys are working their butts off. Meiko Dotson had a big pro day. 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. There are no quick passes from the quarterback. But hes no slug. 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. I ended up being the No. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. 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. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go ", "Jameis Winston. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Just take one day at a time, get 1% better. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. 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. He wasnt someone who needed to be around other elite talent to really be a productive player.. It comes naturally. He had a lot to say about Coach Norvell, Johnson said. The play doesnt drop off at all. The guys from the Triple Option have gotten together to break down his highlights and give their opinions on his future in the NFL. Who will get a shot as an undrafted free agent? 2023 www.tallahassee.com. And hopefully I did that and this is why I played so passionate. All Rights Reserved. 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. I feel like we share those values. 26 overall. 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. I couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. I just try to be humble. It was cool. Are you willing to put the team first? 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. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. 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 will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. Shows quickness off the edge with a high-level first step. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. All rights reserved. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. And it was needed. On the second rep, Kinnard evened the score. I play faster. Johnson, who is from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, played JUCO football in Independence, Kansas during a season in which the team was featured on the Netflix series Last Chance U. Johnson went on to play two seasons at the University of Georgia before transferring to FSU last December. CoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. ", "Work is work. So yeah, I was pretty fired up to find out he was coming here as well. Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. I feel like I cause problems when I'm right there on the edge, being able to play fast. Ill take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. 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.". 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