Jermaine Johnson II, the Florida St. LB, sits at No. 11 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 33% elite, 42% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Johnson's blend of strength and athleticism should make him a firm edge-setter and playmaker near the line of scrimmage for odd or even fronts.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Johnson has NFL traits and the potential to keep getting bigger and better as a pro.”
Athleticism
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Johnson is an explosive edge defender with five-star talent as a pass rusher.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Ascending edge prospect. Johnson has NFL traits and the potential to keep getting bigger and better as a pro. He is a one-year full-time starter with an underdeveloped pass rush and occasional lapses in awareness, but both areas should be correctable with more coaching and game experience. He's more instinctive and consistent as a run defender, but his length and relentlessness are excellent building blocks for chall…”
“…Johnson is an explosive edge defender with five-star talent as a pass rusher. The Florida State standout can win with speed or power as a pass rusher, while also displaying enough grit to set the edge as a run defender.…”
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