Two former Seminoles have been invited to the upcoming NFL Combine.
Former Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson was the most influential player in the Senior Bowl last week. Ask anyone on the field who matches Johnson in Mobile. The competition wanted no part of him as he dominated the first two exercises leading up to the exhibition.
The Minnesota native excelled so much that he chose to skip the rest of the drills and games. Regardless, he did exactly what he needed to do in the Senior Bowl to put himself in contention for being one of the top defensive ends selected in the 2022 NFL Draft.
On Tuesday afternoon, Johnson announced on social media that he had received his invitation to the upcoming NFL Combination. The event will be the next opportunity for Johnson to increase his stock.
Johnson is the second former Seminole ever to be invited to the Combine, leaving behind Jashon Corbyn. Former defensive end Keir Thomas is likely to meet in the near future.
The 6-foot-4, 259-pound defensive end was one of the top players in college football in 2021. The ACC Defensive Player of the Year started all 12 games and recorded 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, 11.5 sacks, two forays. fumbles, and a defensive touchdown.