As I'm sure they are about me. Shortly after it. Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Few players at this week's ACC Kickoff traveled the type of road taken by Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson. 1 guy in the nation during that process, so that was amazing. I believe we can get this thing going in the right direction. I believe what him and the other staff got going here. Whats left to prove? "Are you willing to do that? No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD [8] Towards the end of the season Johnson entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Florida State for his final season of NCAA eligibility. Having a fringe starting role at Georgia didnt keep Johnson from being on the NFL Draft radar. 26 overall. 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! 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. Jermaine Johnson. FSU football defensive end Jermaine Johnson bet on himself by choosing the Noles to play his final college season.. I have a great amount of respect for both of those guys. I think that he deserves a lot of credit for making that decision. 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. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. Still, theres seemingly no reason to believe Johnson cant make plays like that first rep at the next level. Noles News: Is Jared Verse the best edge rusher in college football? 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. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons), Walker (No. You do anything how you do everything. The whole atmosphere at Florida State, the field, everything like that. That whole group of guys. Jermaine Johnson is one of the best examples. Flashes his athleticism and closing speed in pursuit. He was already well thought of coming in, so I dont think that necessarily what he did is going to skyrocket his draft grades or anything like that, Brugler said. eah, I mean I heard about McKenzie coming here, Coach Norvell told me about that. Johnson recently received an invitation to participate in the Senior Bowl on Feb. 5th in Mobile, Alabama, but said Wednesday he has not decided yet if he will participate. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. 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%. ", "Most definitely. After winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Johnson certainly didnt need to prove himself much. 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). ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm "They dont usually say that with pass rushers. And the same thing at Georgia, those guys work. The program is not bad, it just had a national championship in 2013, they just came off from winning a bunch of conference championship. ", "I just try to be humble. The former Georgia Bulldog came to Tallahassee last season and lit up opposing. He can set a hard edge. And we all have a common goal. From all accounts, he fit into the team quickly and seamlessly, even as a transfer. I love it. Where will the newest professional NFL Seminole be headed? 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. 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. Florida State football has one key player heading into the 2022 NFL Draft: pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II. He was used mostly as a third-down specialist for Kirby Smarts defense. You don't just walk in somewhere and be like, Yeah, Im the new kid on the block. I think coming into this offseason, we know where we can be. You can't gauge a person like that. ", "I didn't know any of them personally prior. 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. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. 19 to the Philadelphia Eagles) were picked ahead of him. Has good hands with the ability to disengage from offensive linemen. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). We love our sports and we love competing so much. 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 . I just have the same approach to everything in life. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. Could Jermaine Johnson be the heir to Chandler Jones? FSU AD Michael Alford updates Board of Trustees on current, future projects, state of NIL, Four Florida State freshmen explain why they did not sign with other top programs, 'Weatherman' Harrison Prieto balancing increased role with FSU basketball, master's degree, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Johnson competed anyway, unlike other top prospects like Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. Love them. Weve got a core group of leaders that have tried to be that example. bHMuY29tL25ld3MvZGUtamVybWFpbmUtam9obnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVl They have a great amount of respect for reach other. You got to work and earn respect. Maybe not the most explosive get-off compared to guys like (Kayvon) Thibodeaux and David Ojabo. And it doesnt always work out like Jermaine Johnson. Hes shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson talks about the loss to Florida and playing his last game as a Seminole and his impact in one season. It's really not much to it. : Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. 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.". 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.. I strongly believe in that. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. So does everybody else in this program. 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. He spent his first season at JUCO Eden Prairie before spending a couple of years between the hedges at the University of Georgia. I didn't just come here and say, hey, you know what? The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. 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. Its head coaching changes, like I said. 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. Are you willing to put the team first? Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z But if he was a top 25 pick coming in, now you start to run out of reasons why he cant go higher. And they are both projected as top 50 overall prospects. That's all he said, Be you. 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. Ive got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. Odds & lines subject to change. [5] Johnson transferred to the University of Georgia following the season. So does everybody else in this program. So, I mean it's not that the program is just done. That guy right there, Coach Norvell, he called me, Johnson said as he pointed to the second-year head coach. We just clicked on the same page. Johnson received 53 of the 64 votes after he was also the leagues top vote-getter in All-ACC voting. So, I mean, yeah, a few losing seasons. But Johnson was too quick. And, I mean, I see things from a different lens, I see things from inside-out. 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. It comes naturally. 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. 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). 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. You see length. 10, New York Jets. He can set up blockers. It would have been nice to go out and be a college kid and do all of that stuff. I get to the quarterback. You just start to run out of reasons why he cant go in the top 15.. I feel like thats what I try to live by. 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). He was a monster. Smith caught a sweep pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke as he motioned across the field. Wherever Johnson lands next, he said he is leaving FSU happy about what he was able to contribute to the future of the program. It's fun to be around guys that want to work. Johnson excels versus the run, playing from 4, 3 and 2. Or the scheme could have been the wrong fit. 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. 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. I couldn't wait to get here and give everything I had to him and this program.. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. Brugler said Johnson, Georgias Travon Walker, Michigans David Ojabo and Purdues George Karlaftis comprise the second tier at that position. 8, Noles News: Top-25 wins and losses, AD Alford expresses concern for Florida States role in ACC, Noles News: Baseball takes on No. It's really not much to it. And even though he's now surrounded by players who were heavily recruited coming out of high school, he will never forget his roots. I have a great support system in my family. As Smith controlled the football, Johnson burst free. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. That ties into how great this program can become again, and I'm excited to be a part of that rebuild. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. That effort was on display Saturday vs. Miami, where Johnson spent much of his time in the Hurricanes backfield. ", "I will be whatever I can be for this team, whatever they need me to be. I got there and they just invited me in. ", "I mean I've been in college football for a little bit. 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 think we've got the right guys here now to do it and the right guys we're bringing in to do 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. The Seminoles have recently prioritized the transfer portal almost as much as high school recruiting. I ended up being the No. I feel like thats invaluable, and I cant wait for what this season holds for us., ----------------------------------------------------, Talk about this story with other Florida State football fans in the Tribal Council, PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo He is the whole package. So I'm just ready to get to work with them and just get this thing moving. Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) September 6, 2021, Thanks UGA! Its an easy relationship with everyone. ACC Player of the Year, First-team All-American, either tied or led the country in sacks for most of the season (he finished with 12 and two forced fumbles) but aside from that his ability to diagnose the run and create constant pressure are what sets him apart. [1] Johnson was academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I football after graduating with a 1.9 GPA. 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. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. 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. He called around, just a character check. The disadvantage offensive linemen face in those one-on-one drills makes those faceoffs more of a spectacle than anything else. Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux are the consensus top two defensive ends in this class. 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. He was a monster. FSU player predictions, NFL mock draft, Noles News: FSU coaches receive extensions, raises, All the latest in Florida State Seminoles sports, FSU could have countrys most dynamic rushing attack in 2023, A look at how Jordan Travis, Trey Benson and steady stream of playmakers elevate run game. But one conversation with FSU coach Mike Norvell convinced him that coming to Tallahassee was the right decision. Georgias front 7 recorded a ridiculous 7 sacks against Clemson. All Rights Reserved. Im here to get my film, get out and do it. 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 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. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Prior to attending Georgia, Johnson played at Last Chance U Independence C.C. How do his skills translate to the next level? He plays quick. We're still talking about it," Johnson said. And then once he heard all he needed to hear that was the first thing that he said. Throughout the 2019 season, Johnson racked up a total of 14 tackles and a forced fumble. Reach Andre Fernandez at afernandez@tallahassee.com or follow him on Twitter@FernandezAndreC. I've done background checks. He said, We can give you what you want. bnNvbi1icmluZ3MtdW5pcXVlLXRhbGVudC1wZXJzcGVjdGl2ZS10by1mc3Ut [4] As a freshman, he had 58 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles. TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. 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. But I thought Jermaine Johnson kind of put an exclamation point on what he did during his fantastic senior season with the Seminoles. He spent his first season at JUCO . 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. 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. He called me personally. Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. 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. Tall, long edge rusher. ZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3 It's one he likely has heard many times over the last couple of weeks. We always bounce ideas off of each other when it comes to the team. Still has some room to add size once he gets in a Power 5 strength program. 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. ", "I'm a pass rusher. I don't got no problem coming to play for them. Weve got everything we need and now it is moving in the right direction. So, I'm just fired up to get those kind of guys in this program. Speed, power, and HUSTLE.Follow o. Triple Option: How does Jermaine Johnson project as an NFL player? ***Don't miss out on our great FSU Football and Recruiting coverage. The whole program gets held to the same standard. 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. Position: LB/DE 6-5, 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Draft: 1st round, 26th overall of the 2022 NFL draft by the New York Jets. Johnson amassed 36 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, seven sacks, 11 quarterback hurries and a pass breakups across those two seasons. The lasting impression Johnson left on analysts like Brugler from those types of plays has only continued to grow in the pre-draft process. Dalvin Cook, you know James Cook is my former teammate at the University of Georgia. Again. Kinnard and Johnson were thought to have been the best performers that day. We're in a good spot right now as a program. Its head coaching changes, like I said. When your best players are your hardest workers, they can be an example of what it takes, said coach Mike Norvell. 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? I strongly believe in that. One final move brought him down south to Tallahassee where he had the best opportunity to showcase his skill an opportunity he took full advantage of, turning himself into a surefire first-round NFL Draft selection. Just Mikal (@KingMe1906) September 6, 2021. 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. Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2Rl Former FSU defensive end Jermaine Johnson continues to build momentum as the NFL Draft approaches. And I'm thankful for it.". Johnson recorded five sacks last season at Georgia. He just believes in who I am as a player and as a person off the field in terms of character. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC Defensive . 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. There's nothing but good that comes out of having a player and a teammate like that as part of the program. 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. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy Check out number four on the second play in this clip. That whole group of guys. Against Notre Dame Sunday night in the season opener, Johnson is the most active and most physical defensive player on the field. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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, I have never seen a team that has invested so much in each other: Catch up with Brooke Wyckoff ahead of ACC Tournament, FSU is set to kick off tournament play on Thursday, 2022 New York Jets Draft Prospect DE Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State. And I feel that God put me on that path for a reason. : "Man, the whole staff, theyre a great group of guys. Thats how I was raised. But no, that happened from a guy who really didnt get a lot of hype going into the day. Ive been through a lot during my whole football career. Coming into the Senior Bowl, he already projected as a first-round 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. Johnson was a handful for opposing tackles the first two days of practices in one-on-one pass-rush drills, showing off power, speed, a plethora of pass-rush moves, and one heck of a spin move. The whole program gets held to the same standard. Meiko Dotson had a big pro day. While there aren't a multitude of . Defensive linemen only have to beat one player and can take longer than usual. I just feel more comfortable playing on the edge. Check out Jermaine Johnson II's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . ", "Work is work. Work is work. (Florida State) became the perfect spot for me and I always will be a Seminole.. Youve got to be wired different to come back from what he's come back from. I just have the same approach to everything in life. Jermaine Johnson is a 6-6, 250-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Eden Prairie, MN. Getting to the quarterback is great, but you have to be a well-rounded player to stick in the league. 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. It comes naturally. Now that Florida State has seen the type of player and person Johnson is this offseason, even his fellow high-profile transfer teammate Milton is impressed. Jameis Winston. Thats how I was raised. 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! Im just extremely happy to be a part of that locker room and now I'm extremely happy to see what this becomes.. And these guys are working their butts off. If you want to know just how elite Georgias defense is, look no further than FSU defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson. Jermaine Johnson II is a 6'5" 260 lb defensive Edge rusher with a linebacker body. You've got to be a certain kind of competitor, certain kind of champion, with a ton of grit. We support responsible gambling. 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. And like I said, I just become more grateful for the position I'm in. Tommy: Dotson. As a prospect Johnson does a few things really well: These skills, like most things in football, are best appreciated through film. . If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. Get your 30-day FREE trial, 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. Like I said culture change and doing everything right off the field, everything else will transition to the field. The UGA transfer signed with an FSU program coming off a 3-6 season and . You just got to come in and work, you got to earn a leadership role. So just treat everybody the same. I know that doesn't show that the program is bad. Overlooked and underrecruited as a 2017 prospect out of high school in Minnesota, Johnson struggled to pick up offers from FBS schools. 4 to the New York Jets and is a virtual lock to be selected in the first round. Schools: Georgia, Florida State. Johnson can play in a versatile position on the defense. I play faster. Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) December 26, 2020 There was a need for Norvell and co. to land an impact pass rusher and they got just that. ", "Jameis Winston. Jermaine Johnson took a chance on coming to Florida State for his final season believing he could make a lasting impact. Ben: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. 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. And its not even close. I took that very strongly because I respect his opinion.. I'm just excited to (see) where this program and this team is headed. And once you have that kind of confidence behind you, I feel like you can do anything. Odds & lines subject to change. I sincerely hope Im wrong and get laughed at for those predictions. Social media was gushing over Johnsons play against Notre Dame. 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. 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. I love it. Realize everybody comes from all backgrounds. As for Wilson, Im with AB. Try to do what makes you happy in life. I mean just think of the guy's story. But he decided to bet on himself, and he really showed out as being the guy on that defensive line. I thought Johnson showed that length that he has and how he can use it as a weapon, Brugler said. 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). dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Brugler pegged Johnson as a top 100 draft pick after he played 21 games with four starts on the Bulldogs. The roster was sorely lacking speed and power at . Quickness. Slot to Florida State Seminoles Newsletter. Just doing the dirty hard work in the dark when no one's watching," Johnson said. 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%. The three-day NFL Draft begins on April 28 in Las Vegas. And thats what you want to see in pass rushers. The Detroit Lions hosted Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson for one of the team's 30 allotted pre-draft visits this week. 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. And I remember watching Dalvin play at Florida State. Where will Johnson head to? Just be kind, figure out how you can help people. 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. This is my show. That's not how it works. We understand that hard work works. 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. 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