Much will depend on whether the Panthers can fill other needs first, but its hard not to look at the players physical attributes and not think he wouldnt help in a big way. Good explosion and movement in space. Twitter: KirwinNation10 He also does a decent job coming off the ball, but it's the way that he engages with offensive tackles and keeps himself clean that makes him effective. 6.44 possible first-rounder; possible immediate starter, Rising two-way impact defender who broke out in one season of dominance for the Seminoles after starting his career buried on Georgia's depth chart. One of the best battles at the Senior Bowl came at the end of the first day's National Team practice: Johnson vs. Kentucky's Darian Kinnard. Now, Johnson is headed to the NFL after being selected by the New York Jets with the 26th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Johnson has been rising fast because of some freakish qualities and has the potential to give them their new J.J. Watt playing end in Lovie Smiths 4-3., Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports): No. Transferred to Florida State for the 2021 season. I cant wait to watch Jermaine Johnson II as a rookie and for years to come. One of the. The Jets traded with the Titans to get this pick. He can also hook inside lineman and push them upwards, exploding through them with his hips and creating an edge for himself. Johnson excels in almost every raw aspect as a pass rusher. The Cincinnati Bengals, from 4-12 to Super Bowl. Does well moving side to side, as well as accelerating after changing directions. Johnson is patient in the run game, leveraging his position with that long reach before finding the ball carrier and exploding through blocks to wrap him up. 2 junior college recruit nationally) in the Class of 2019, Johnson picked Georgia over Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Colorado after logging 12 tackles and 19.5 TFLs in 20 games at Independence (Kan.) Community College. Grew up in Sherrill, 3,062 carries, 15,269 yards, 5.0 yards per carry and 99TDs. The Seattle Seahawks came into this season with high expectations, and they haven't quite lived up to them. Jermaine Johnson will make a living in the NFL as a run defender. 26 . He ran a 4.5 40-yard dash in high school, and he replicated that with a 4.58 seconds effort at the NFL Combine while weighing in at 254 pounds. After a few years of bouncing around schools, Johnson found his footing in his final year at Florida St. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Can get stiff working around the corner. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Hes an athletic pass rusher who must get a little stronger and polish his game, but Johnson comes with terrific upside. Johnsons athletic ability has been lauded since his high school days. Terrific athletic specimen with explosiveness, strength and quickness, Outstanding length 6-5 with 34-inch arm and condor's wingspan (82 7/8 inches), Turned in great 40 time (4.58) and broad-jump number (10-foot-5) at NFL combine, Intense player who ratchets up his game on money downs, Ox-strong take-on strength to set a hard edge, brawl through double teams, Violent, heavy hands unleashes them and strikes with pop, Gets low despite height and gets up into blockers' bodies, Motor runs white hot until the final whistle, Big hitter doesn't get cheated out of getting his shots on ballcarriers, Shockingly diverse pass-rush approach for relatively inexperienced player, Will throw the kitchen sink at pass blockers keeps tackles guessing, Flashes a wicked spin move, lethal cross-chop and effective push-pull (see Miami, Boston College, Clemson games), Gave possible top-five pick, NC State's Ikem Ekwonu, all he could handle in head-to-head battles, Put on an absolute show at the Senior Bowl best practice player in Mobile in first two practices before calling it a week, Finds ways to influence passers even when he doesn't get home, Doesn't give up on plays and makes hustle sacks when tackles let their guards down, Played fewer than 60 snaps once last season came out early in blowout of UMass, Miscast in Georgia's defense as 3-4 OLB but still made the most of his snaps, Plenty of tread left on his tires fewer than 1,200 career snaps, Experience dropping in coverage occasionally, Played in both odd/even fronts, played multiple techniques, rushed from two- and three-point stances, Highly confident, driven performer who takes his craft seriously, Average hand size (9 5/8 inches) and can still use them more effectively, Will occasionally stay glued to blocks, unable to detach, Can be undisciplined and run out of his gap, A little tight turning the corner on rushes, Can be stressed with read-option game in space, Lacks a true speed rush to fly by bigger, slower tackles, Skilled technicians can use his aggressiveness against him, Will lose contain over-pursuing at times can run a wide arc and be flushed out, Already 23 years old with breakout season coming at age 22 (the younger the breakout season, the better, most analytics people will tell you). You will receive mail with link to set new password. That technique helps soften up the edge for him and make up for his middling flexibility around the corner. Johnson hasn't taken the conventional path to the NFL. So, where does Johnson fit in this 2022 NFL Draft class? Johnson has taken that journey, trodden those paths, and emerged on the other side as an exciting NFL Draft prospect. His journey has been one of struggle, internal reflection, and last chances. One such prospect who has a reputation for getting to the QB is Florida State EDGE rusher, Jermaine Johnson II. There is a ton of pop from his punch and his explosive first step (see rep against Miamis Jerrid Williams). Top 20, with an outside shot to crack the top 10, Put on an absolute show at the Senior Bowl. Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/jermaine-johnson-ii-scouting-report-florida-state-seminoles-football/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Considering he is already an older prospect and lacks great flexibility, his ceiling is not as exciting, but he can contribute right away as a three-down player and become an above-average starter for years to come. Effectively diagnoses the action, remains disciplined with assignments, and works to make plays on the ball rather than just pin his ears back and rush upfield. Over the last few months, Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II has established himself as a top-10 prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft. And that motor runs hot all 4 quarters. His scouting report reveals that he has the traits to push his way right to the very top. Long frame and arms. 1 among all the rookie draft classes for the 2022 season and were the only team to receive an "A . Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 254 pounds Arm length: 34 inches 40-yard time: 4.58 seconds 2021 PFF grade: 81.1 Want to know how good Georgia's defense was in 2021? He can be on the field all three downs and lasts surprisingly well throughout tough drives. 1 JUCO prospect in the nation, Johnson attracted over 20 offers, with multiple programs in several Power Five conferences wanting to land the four-star pass-rush prospect. Johnson could always learn more finesse moves off the edge, as he consistently played with the same attacking styles. Quickness Lacks burst off the line-of-scrimmage, and while he has very quick feet and great long speed, I expected more from such a twitched-up player. Displays good first-step quickness off the snap. If he maintains his pursuit around the outside, he has the speed, explosiveness, and bend to get to the quarterback successfully. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Kyrie story to the Lakers ain't over. He showed a wide variety of moves (despite most of them being unsuccessful), and he used them to dominate at the Senior Bowl, so Im not too worried about his lack of wins, but its worth noting. With all that said, after last year's boffo draft, which brought Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Jermaine Johnson in the first round and then Breece Hall in the second, Jeremiah sees exciting days ahead for the Jets. Some guys, I wouldn't say take the easy way out but . The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Always knows what the offense is doing and how to answer it. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He doesn't have very refined moves in his arsenal even though he does try to incorporate new skills. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He's definitely still raw in his technique but it's fair to wager that his Football IQ will keep him productive on the field while he irons out his game. Johnson transferred away from Georgia to see some more playing time, so he has just one year of being a full-time starter at the college level. We break down Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson II with a scouting report heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. When tackles are over aggressive, he's got a pretty nice push and pull move to free himself up as a tackler. Your email address will not be published. There is little doubt he can be an early contributor in the NFL. KagenIrwin@gmail.com 2022 NFL Draft: Jermaine Johnson Scouting Report By: Ben Ramos-Salsberg | April 3, 2022 Position: EDGE Height: 6'5" Weight: 254 lbs School: Florida State NFL Combine Data: 40 Yard Dash: 4.58s Vertical: 32" Broad: 125" Jermaine Johnson NFL Draft Profile Johnson has spent five years of college football molding into the stout prospect he is now. Still a relatively quite commodity, Johnson turned a lot of heads at the Senior Bowl after whooping on some of the nation's best prospects. His savvy and technique as a run defender is made better by his surprising anchor and balance despite his tall, skinny-looking frame. Johnson can also simply overwhelm offensive tackles with his violent hands (watch his reps against OT Max Mitchell at the Senior Bowl). Although the Bulldogs are loaded with defensive line talent, and his production would be very tempered, I would hope that a guy like him would earn enough reps even at Georgia.Additionally, his pre-Senior-Bowl hype wasnt near what it is now, and although the hype is deserved, the tape cant be forgotten. His endless motor keeps him in almost every play to the very end. He was initially rated as a three-star recruit in 2017, but his academic performance saw him take the junior college route instead. However, his talent has ultimately prevailed, and Johnsons scouting report reveals why NFL Draft analysts across the nation are touting him so highly. On counters and stunts, he can absolutely blow up guards and that's really the crux of his game. While Kayvon Thibodeaux is the cream of the pass-rush crop, there is a deep well of talent from which to draw in the spring. Has a linear build and will struggle handling blocks at the next level. That doesnt always translate as your career progresses. With preseason wrapped up, all 32 teams need to cut down from 80 to 53 players by We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. "You can look at when they were healthy and everyone was saying, 'gosh they're only a . Fleck. He put some incredible plays on tape in 2021, he killed the senior bowl, he killed the combine, and it sounds like he is blowing away front offices during interviews. No matter the alignment or assignment, Johnson displays great ability to see blocks develop, get low and control offensive linemen with his long arms. 2021 Statistics: 33 solo tackles, 70 total tackles, 17 1/2 tackles for a loss, 11 1/2 sacks, two passes deflected, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one . Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 2022 NFL Draft: Rachaad White Scouting Report, Wide Receiver will be Number One on the Green Bay Packers Draft Needs List, Plays with a violent combination of speed and power, Full toolbox of pass rushing moves including a club and rip move, bull rush, and speed rush, Long and strong frame gives him the ability to bring down ball carriers with a huge tackle radius, Dominated the senior bowl, convincingly winning a ton of reps in the 1 on 1s, Can transfer power from his hips into his bull rush aided by an incredibly explosive first step, Great change of direction and agility allows him to catch offensive tackles out with body feints, Can simply sidestep and run by offensive linemen, Will sometimes try and guess plays instead of reading them as they develop, Occasionally lowers his head into his bull rush and will lose sight of the ball, Can lose a lot of momentum if his bull rush does not stun his opponent. 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