“You see the transfers,’’ Johnson said Friday from the Jets facility while meeting the local media for the first time. You had better believe Jets head coach Robert Saleh and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich are jumping out of their skin in anticipation to coach this kid. You don’t persevere the path Johnson did unless desire is your middle name. Johnson’s arduous journey from high school in Minnesota to junior college in Kansas to big-time college ball in Georgia and finally to Florida State before the Jets plucked him out of the first round with the 26th overall pick they wrested from the Titans in a trade tells you all you need to know about him. The 23-year-old native of Eden Prairie, Minn., whom the Jets doggedly chased for about a third of Thursday night’s 2022 NFL Draft first round, doesn’t come across as an athlete who takes a lot for granted. Whenever the green-and-white uniform is donned for the first time for the first minicamp practices that morph into training camp, preseason and then the regular season, it’s difficult to imagine the Jets having to worry about effort from Jermaine Johnson II. Why Rangers-Devils Game 7 result is so hard to predict A contender for warm and fuzzies would be Milton but I think that’s a long shot.Ĭheck out number four on the second play in this clip.Devils 'had the most fun' as Rangers' massive expectations shatter in Game 7 lossĬurtis Lazar helping Devils while being separated from family: 'Eats at me'ĭevils trust their 'mood' will help them oust Rangers in Game 7 He’s shown enough and has the measurables to get a look at the very least on a practice squad somewhere. But no, that happened from a guy who really didn’t get a lot of hype going into the day. When we were counting them and got the final number I almost didn't want to tell the guys because I thought I must’ve been wrong and would be risking embarrassment. If you want to talk about a pro day to remember, his 20+ reps on the bench were nothing short of a spectacle. While I expect guys like Keir, Dotson and Wilson to be potential practice squad players to start their career. I think Corbin becomes the only player (outside of JJ) to make a 53-man roster in 2022. If Thomas doesn’t go in the draft he will get a UDFA deal.īen: I would love to be wrong but I believe Thomas will not be drafted by any team, nor will Corbin. Who from Florida State will get an opportunity as an undrafted free agent?ĬoachAB: Jordan Wilson has an interesting size/speed combo. Keir is a round 6-7 player who will more likely go the undrafted free agent route. 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 sincerely hope I’m wrong and get laughed at for those predictions.īen: With Jashaun Corbin being at the combine and east-west bowl is huge in getting him those extra opportunities to interact with NFL teams. Conservatively, I think 4-5th 6-7th are accurate for both Corbin and Thomas but it wouldn’t surprise me if they fall into the UDFA category. 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. I’ve got Corbin in the 4th/5th range and Thomas in the 6th/7th. Beyond his impact leadership, teams will be attracted by his complete game being effective in both the run and pass defense.ĬoachAB: I can see Keir Thomas and Jashaun Corbin going in the draft. 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. Since then he has been a sure-fire first-round pick if not a Top-15 prospect. Prior to the event in Mobile, he was a projected 2nd-3rd round pick with upside. 15 in an unprecedented 2022 draft dominated by defensive picks.īen: Since the Senior Bowl Jermaine Johnson’s stock has skyrocketed. I’ll take the Kiper approach and go with Johnson at No. 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. What’s left to prove? He is arguably the top end in the draft and most experts agree he will be gone early to mid in the 1st round. Tommy: There has been a lot of hype around JJ 11 and rightfully so. Johnson goes 18 overall to YOUR Philadelphia Eagles. 12, Minnesota Odds according to DraftKingsĬoachAB: Johnson is a player many are projecting in the top 10 but I’ve got him slotted a little later in the first.
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