Jermaine Johnson

Florida State brought in Jermaine Johnson to help improve a pass rush that was lacking last season. The Georgia transfer showed signs of helping in that area this spring as he was routinely in the backfield while displaying an impressive combination of burst and bend off the edge for a 6-foot-5 defender.

Jermaine Johnson was brought to FSU for his pass-rush skills, but he's also showing that he's a complete player and a leader as well.

TALLAHASSEE -- Florida State defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator John Papuchis spoke with the media on Thursday. Papuchis discussed what stands out to him about recently arrived defensive end Jermaine Johnson, as well as the development of others at the position such as Derrick McLendon and Quashon Fuller.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell met with media after Friday's practice, the first one in pads for the Seminoles. QB McKenzie Milton and DE Jermaine Johnson also joined Norvell to recap the first three days of spring practice. Video of all three interviews, as well as a transcript from Norvell,...

“Kind of similar to UCF. They were kind of in a rough patch [before he got there]. It’s a similar deal here. There is a lot of talent here, great coaching. It’s about playing as one unit. All the tools and pieces are here for success. I think we have the right leader in coach Norvell. I have full trust in them and I have full trust in this team. I feel like the better we come together and keep working, the better chance we will have this fall.”

It is unusual to see a player transfer from a perennial top-10 program to a struggling program. But that's exactly what defensive end Jermaine Johnson decided to do. After spending two seasons at the University of Georgia, Johnson entered the transfer portal in December. After talking to Florida State coach Mike Norvell, Johnson says he believes the Seminoles have what it takes to become a successful program again.

Florida State incoming transfers, quarterback McKenzie Milton and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, will speak to the media on Friday. It will be the first time we've heard from them since arriving in Tallahassee. Milton is coming from UCF and Johnson from Georgia. Both are expected to make a major impact on the field for FSU in 2021.

TALLAHASSEE -- New Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson met with the media on Friday. The former Georgia defender spoke about why FSU was his landing spot upon entering the transfer portal. He also shared what he expects his role with the Seminoles to be and much more. Full video...

Florida State appeared to find exceptional value when it landed EDGE Jermaine Johnson -- considered one of the top available players...

Georgia Bulldogs outside linebacker/defensive end transfer Jermaine Johnson chose Mike Norvell’s Florida State Seminoles football program as his new destination early Saturday afternoon, giving the Seminoles a potential massive boost on the defensive side of the ball:. There was a need for Norvell and co. to land an impact pass...

Georgia star edge rusher Jermaine Johnson has made his transfer decision. Johnson was a former star defensive end at Independence Community College – the school infamously portrayed on Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U.’ The athletic edge rusher received heavy transfer interest from programs across the country for his efforts at Independence.

Georgia, Florida State Seminoles football, Independence Community College, Eden Prairie, National Football League, COVID-19 Last week in a surprising move, Georgia linebacker Jermaine Johnson, who is second on the team in sacks in 2020 with five, entered the Transfer Portal. On Saturday, the senior announced that he is headed to...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Saturday afternoon, University of Georgia’s Jermaine Johnson announced that he would be transferring to Florida State University. Last Tuesday, Johnson entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate transfer. Johnson was the No. 1 overall junior college prospect in the 2019 signing class from Independence Community...

Florida State has landed a commitment from transfer linebacker Jermaine Johnson. Johnson decided to leave Georgia after this past season. He entered the transfer portal on December 22nd. The senior will finish his career in Tallahassee. At 6-foot-5 and 240-pounds, Johnson will fill a major role for Florida State as...

Florida State absolutely had to get an edge rusher -- at least one -- in the transfer portal this cycle. Mission accomplished. The...