Ive always been like that. New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson reacts to his family's 2022 draft letters. Lets take a look at the EDGE players who stood out at the 2022 NFL Combine on Saturday night, starting with three that could hear their name called within the first 10 picks. He did just that in his first and only season at Florida State, racking up 12 sacks, the ACC. The NFL has become a pass-happy league, and pass rushers come at a premium. Johnson rose up the draft boards with his performance at the Senior Bowl. Here is a closer look at McFadden's trio to keep tabs onahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, which takes place April-28-30 in Las Vegas. Burns was the No. However, the rest of the draft could be a mystery; as everyone thinks they know what the teams needs are, but in reality, its a crapshoot outside the offensive line. General manager Trent Baalke on why Jacksonville Jaguars' process hasn't changed even with the 24th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport names draft prospects on the rise prior to the 2022 NFL draft. It wasnt a perfect day. More depth signings for Washington's defense and special teams. But I never paid attention to that. If you watched the NFL combine Saturday, it became clear why the Georgia Bulldogs took down the Alabama Crimson Tide and won a national championship in 2021. Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles talks about the team's plan to replace legendary quarterback Tom Brady under center. Im probably going to have to fly out that night or the day after I get drafted. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. By transferring to FSU from Georgia last offseason, Johnson showed what he could accomplish in a featured role. The Green Bay Packers rank 6th in NFLPAs Team Report Cards, 2023 NFL Combine Wednesday: Schedule & Live Update Thread. Is he a first-round pick? He ran the 40 in 4.58 seconds, which tied for seventh among the 20 edge players to run at the combine, with a 10-yard split of 1.59 seconds. NewYorkJets.com - NFL Network | Which Prospect Will You Be Keeping Your Eye On at the 2023 NFL Combine? Would it be preferred if his arms were longer? General Manager Eric DeCosta and Head Coach John Harbaugh talked about Lamar Jackson's contract talks, the 2023 rookie class, and more at the Combine. It makes me happy being around the family, the guys, and I hope it makes them happy, too. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Willis a four-star recruit from Roswell (Ga.) High and the 247Sports Composite's No. NFL Network's Brian Baldinger, David Carr: Four defenders sure to make All-Rookie Team in 2022. Former Ravens Head Coach Brian Billick breaks down the film on Kyle Hamilton, Tyler Linderbaum, David Ojabo, Travis Jones, Isaiah Likely and more. Sauce," McFadden said. What were Johnson II's NFL combine results? I think the things I bring to the table is just a dynamic player who is versatile, somebody who you need in the longer room, who is going to do everything the right way.. Good morning, Gang Green Nation. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. A two-year starter for the Flames from 2020-21, Willis completed 377 of 604 passes (55.8%) for 5,107 yards and 47 touchdowns to 18 interceptions in 23 games with Liberty. Measuring in at 6-foot-6, 246 pounds, Barno ran the fastest 40-yard dash by a defensive lineman since 2003 at 4.36 seconds. DK Metcalf, Diontae Johnson, and Deebo Samuel all posted three-cone times greater than seven seconds during the 2019 combine, yet each of them has turned into a valuable NFL commodity. And in this case, the best of the best. INDIANAPOLIS The official on-field results for the defensive linemen that ran at the 2022 NFL Combine on Saturday, March 5 have been released. I don't want to drag anybody around. Jermaine Johnson II had 11.5 sacks for Florida State. Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson contract negotiation. I can control how I work.. He attended multiple practices last week. Mel Kiper Jr. is not a fan of the selection. And that's who Sauce Gardner is. Physically, Johnson is 6-foot-4, 254 pounds with 34-inch arms. "What if Jermaine Johnson goes to the combine and blows it away? Dan Campbell explains why Lions lost 3 coaches this offseason, Lions currently having discussions on re-signing Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions rank 15th in player-voted NFLPA report card, NFL Combine preview: 8 safeties the Lions should be watching. Still, Corbin currentlyprojects as a day-three pick and should land on an NFL roster soon. I'm just throwing that as a hypothetical. He did well, recording a 7.06-second three-cone and a 4.28-second short shuttle to go along with a 4.63-second 40-yard dash, giving him an RAS of 9.79 for the day. That number is light, but not as light as Harris, who weighed in at 226 pounds. What can the NFL Combine tell us about NFL success? The reason for this is because so many shapes and sizes come into the NFLs defensive fronts, even after indexing players as defensive tackles, edge rushers or off-ball linebackers. Among the five linebackers who are expected to go in the top two rounds, at this point, only one of them, Wyomings Chad Muma, ran any agility drill on Saturday. "Listen, if you can sack the quarterback, if you can put pressure on the opposing quarterbacks, you will get paid you will get paid and he did it well last year. So we just felt like it was the right time for me to take that next step.. Washington badly needs an inside linebacker. No one covers the Noles like the Tallahassee Democrat. Walkers performance was so impressive that it has some talking about him being a possible contender for the Lions and their No. New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson II teams up with defensive end Jake Martin for sack on quarterback Lamar Jackson. 368 overall prospect for the Class of 2017 originally signed with Auburn before transferring to Liberty. Among the top ten defensive players is Jermaine Johnson as the ninth best prospect, plus there is already a strong prediction about the team that could draft him in 2022. . Johnson can slide with blocking exceptionally well with good lateral agility. Saturday is the third day of on-field workouts at the combine. New Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken sees parallels between Georgia and Baltimore. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The only thing left for him to showcase what he can do was at the NFL Combine Saturday afternoon, and Johnson didnt disappoint. Gambling problem? Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot on what quarterback Desmond Riddler brings to the Falcons and more. . Some analysts have him as the No. I hope youre all having a great start to the day. We offer recommendations from over 100 fantasy football experts! NFL Network made a big deal about potential number-one pick Kayvon Thibodeaux pulling himself out of workouts after his 40-yard dash time, just to see only two of the class top 11 edge rushers run the three-cone in Indianapolis. 2, No. He's physical. But its still an awesome experience. When asked to drop into coverage, Hutchinson looked smooth and natural, moving laterally with quick motions. Its a perfectly reasonable explanation, but rumors surrounding his work ethic have been swirling for some time now, and they are unlikely to go away after his decision in Indianapolis. Latest on New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . It's a traffic jam of like players. POLL: Whats the Lions biggest position of need? According to many NFL evaluators, the 2022 NFL draft lacks some juice at the top, but everyone agrees the depth in this draft is outstanding. With a lack of agility drills by the group as a whole, the two big winners at the top of the draft class from Friday were Michigans Aidan Hutchinson and Georgias Travon Walker. 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. The Commanders may be able to land Muma in the second round, but thats not a guarantee. It definitely wasnt an easy decision, Corbin said. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell on first year with wide receiver Justin Jefferson: We've only 'scratched the surface' as an offense. Then Johnson shined in practice for the Reeses Senior Bowl, the annual postseason all-star game in Mobile, Ala. last month. You can tell from the following tweet what NFL teams think of Walker. Because of this, more and more players are opting out of them in general. None of Gutekunsts front-seven picks through the fifth round of the draft have come in with an RAS of less than 7.0 in his tenure as a general manager. He wasnt the only Bulldog who showed out Saturday. Amar Barno, Virginia Tech 40-yard Dash: 4.36 seconds Vertical Jump: 37 inches Broad Jump: 13-foot-1 Shuttle: 4.45 seconds Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma 40-yard Dash: 4.54 seconds Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches Broad Jump: 12-foot 3-Cone [] Check out how Jermaine Johnson II did in the 40-yard dash and drills at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Johnson was already rated as a 6.49 (likely becomes a good starter within two years) by NFL.com. "GMFB" discusses which QBs to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. I'm not saying that he's going to run a 4-5. He was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year with 12 sacks, 18 TFLs, two forced fumbles and two PDs. And his excellent performance in Indianapolis went beyond the measurable numbers. 2020 NFL Combine Results; 2019 NFL Combine Results; 2018 NFL Combine Results; 2017 NFL Combine Results; 2016 NFL Combine Results; 2015 NFL Combine Results; Among the players who can be given an RAS at this point, seven of the eight projected top-64 players passed the athletic threshold of 7.0 which is perceived as the Packers trend. He didnt produce the same numbers as a senior. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Like we have seen with other Green Bay draft trends, what was true under Thompson also seems to be true under current general manager Brian Gutekunst. The only player to fall short was South Carolina end Kingsley Enagbare who ran a shockingly slow 4.87-second 40-yard time at 258 pounds. Attack Mode. They like what we see when we watch film, said Corbin on the feedback hes heard from NFL teams. 368 overall prospect for the Class of 2017 originally signed with Auburn before transferring to Liberty. DB Meiko Dotson, 5-10, 183: bench (25 reps), broad jump (10 feet), vertical leap (32.5 inches), 40-yard dash (4.54 seconds), three-cone drill (7.06 seconds), pro shuttle (4.50 seconds). Shout out to Mr. Wells for holding down the fort over the weekend as usual. At least thats how the former Florida State defensive end colorfully described his reaction to climbing mock drafts all offseason. New York Giants Senior Vice President and general manager Joe Schoen discusses the team's ongoing communication with notable free agents like quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley. Part of Johnson's draft story comes from the Jets' perspective. 4.58/1.59 (40/10), 27 bench reps (1st in group). INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine Johnson II had but one year to prove his worth as an edge defender. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. There are connections on both sides of the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl LVII matchup. Head Coach John Harbaugh announced Tuesday the hiring of Todd Monken as the team's next offensive coordinator. 4. It was an elite performance for a player who measures. The "NFL Draft Kickoff" crew discuss which edge rusher will make immediate impact. 1 corner. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports. The Green Bay Packers have draft trends, as weve explained in our wide receiver and offensive line combine recaps, but their front seven trends are harder to explain. One narrative youre going to hear over and over again coming out of this combine is how much these players and agents hate the new workout schedule, which leaves the agility drills to be done until the end of the night after a long day of poking and prodding. If this seems like an overreaction after a workout, I want to point you to the fact that The Athletics Dane Brugler (arguably the best draft analyst in the game) has been singing Walker's praises for months now and had him ranked as his sixth-best player in his pre-Combine rankings ($ubscrption): I know Im higher on Walker than most, but Im okay with that Im betting on his rare traits. Walker is another Georgia Bulldog who was a fantastic college player. Its one of those things where Im getting more in return than Im giving, truly. In terms of mock drafts, however, you wont find much variance when you see the Jets. That would be the icing on the cake for. Isaiah Foskey Can Be a 4-Down Player for the Packers. NFL Combine results: 12 standouts from the edge rusher group, Just Say No 2.0: 4 more free agents the Detroit Lions need to avoid. For sure. He has the versatility to play in any scheme and can work out of a 3-point or 2-point stance. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I think I did that, and other people think I did as well. 26. Walker has excellent tape, with great size and speed. Travon Walker of Georgia had six sacks and George Karlaftis had 4.5 sacks for Purdue. TE Jordan Wilson 6-3, 246: bench (19 reps), broad jump (8-foot-10), vertical leap (31.5 inches), 40-yard dash (4.91 seconds), three-cone drill (7.20 seconds), pro shuttle (4.40 seconds). Notes: Recapping the latest Lions news from Day 1 of NFL Combine. The NFL world has decended on the Combine and press conferences are taking center stage. Not only did Hutchinson finish first in the group in both 3-cone and short shuttle, but he had the third-best 3-cone and second-best short shuttle amongst ALL PLAYERS who tested. Safety Marcus Williams made an immediate impact in his first season as a Raven. And its going to be one that you will remember forever.. I was focused on being the best teammate I could. Here are your missed connections from yesterday. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Jermaine Johnson II Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans talks teaming up with Nick Caserio in Houston. And in this case, Im focused on keeping my head down and doing things right off the field so that when the time comes, Im ready., More NFL Draft:After combine snub, defensive lineman Keir Thomas makes impact at Florida State Pro Day, FSU soccer:Legendary Florida State soccer coach Mark Krikorian leaving Seminoles for 'next chapter', Golf:FSU's Beatrice Wallin, former Aucilla Christian star Megan Schofill to compete at Augusta. Johnson cranked out 27 reps in his only event of the morning, which would have tied Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux for the most among edge players at the NFL Scouting Combine last month. LB Emmett Rice, 6-1, 231: bench (16 reps), broad jump (9-foot-10), vertical leap (31.5 inches), 40-yard dash (4.8 seconds), three-cone drill (7.35 seconds), pro shuttle (4.35 seconds). Jermaine Johnson II's 2022 NFL Scouting Combine workout Watch Florida State linebacker Jermaine Johnson II's 2022 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Lance Zierlein ranks his top 10 candidates for Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2022. A handful of players could steal the show, though, according to CBS Sports' Bryant McFadden. Subscribe using the link at the top of the page and never miss a moment. While Barno is not a first-round pick, his performance Saturday certainly raised his stock. All rights reserved. The Jets, one of six teams with multiple representatives in the rankings, lead the way with four players on the list. What if he just goes out there and runs 4-5 in the 40? Check out his Relative Athletic Score from Kent Platte. Now healthy, Lawson expected to be ready for training camp and is excited for the potential of New York's pass rushers. video Ian . NFL Media's Cynthia Frelund has the top value picks and best fits from the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He transferred to Florida State where he won ACC defensive player of the year. Since former general manager Ted Thompson took over the Green Bay Packers, the team has drafted 28 front-seven players in the first five rounds of the draft. The Fighting Irish star can be a defensive and special teams contributor for Green Bay. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch commends 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's decision to delay his UCL surgery. Hell likely be the first FSU defensive end selected in the first round since Brian Burns in the 2019 NFL Draft. Watch Florida State linebacker Jermaine Johnson II's 2022 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Is there a third EDGE in the mix for the Lions at No. The Packers nose tackle gets a big check today to spread out a large portion of his sizable salary cap number. Jermaine Johnson, EDGE, Florida State Johnson is another rising pass rusher who needed to back up a breakthrough 2021 with a solid Combine performance. Other new faces in this week's mock draft also shined at the Senior Bowl (Jermaine Johnson and Zion Johnson), as well as familiar faces like Logan Hall, Roger McCreary, Bernard Raimann and Daniel . But he's very, very athletic. Davis is a rare athlete. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. It was awesome, Johnson said. Despite having several talented edge rushers on the roster, there are questions surrounding all of them, and the Detroit Lions should be in the market to grab an edge rusher in this draft, potentially with the No. Jermaine Johnson is a former Georgia Bulldog. He was often asked to take on guards on stunts and picks in the Bulldogs blitz-heavy defense and may translate better to NFL play than the consensus All-American Dean, who is five inches shorter and over 10 pounds lighter. 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