Jermaine Johnson

About

NFL defensive end that was taken by the New York Jets as a first round draft pick in 2022. He was selected from Florida State University. Following his senior season, he was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year and a member of the first team All-ACC. 

Before Fame

Initially, he began his college career at Independence Community College. He later transferred to the University of Georgia before Florida State. 

Trivia

While at Independence Community College, he was featured in the fourth season of Netflix's Last Chance U. In 2020, Last Chance U was given an Emmy Award for Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary.

Family Life

He grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. His dog, Apollo, has his own Instagram. 

Associated With

He was selected during the 2022 NFL Draft just like Ahmad Gardner, Drake London and Chris Olave.