The New York Jets are making plenty of changes this offseason after hiring new head coach Aaron Glenn. The Jets moved on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams but there is still talent remaining within the organization.
One of the rising stars in New York is outside linebacker Jermaine Johnson II, who had his third season cut short following an Achilles injury in the second game of the year. Since then, Johnson II jumped headfirst into the rehab process and has been making strides in the months since being carted off the field.
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Johnson II is getting closer and closer to full strength. He shared an update on his recovery on Monday, letting his supporters and Jets fan know that he's almost 100%.
"Ya boy almost back," Johnson wrote on Twitter.
Ya boy almost back😮💨😮💨😮💨🙂↕️🙏🏾
— Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) March 17, 2025
This would be big for the Jets considering the type of impact that Johnson II has proven he can make at the professional level. Originally selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Johnson has appeared in 33 games and made 19 starts in New York. He's totaled 88 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, ten sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, seven pass deflections, and an interception that he returned 37 yards for a touchdown.
Prior to his time in the NFL, Johnson II had a well-traveled college career that included stops at Independence Community College and Georgia before transferring to Florida State in 2021. Though he spent just one season with the Seminoles, Johnson II made a major impact on the field and in the locker room, along with helping build the culture that head coach Mike Norvell instilled in Tallahassee.
Jermaine Johnson II
Jul 22, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Jermaine Johnson II speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at The Westin Charlotte. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Johnson II totaled 70 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, two pass deflections, and a fumble that he returned for a touchdown. He was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year after leading the conference in sacks and tackles for loss.
The Minnesota native saved his best performances for the most important games. Johnson II recorded seven tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble in Florida State's 31-28 victory against Miami. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Seminoles in the rivalry.
Johnson II went on to be selected as an All-American by multiple publications, earning him a brick in his honor that still sits outside the Moore Athletic Center. He's continued to be a familiar face in Tallahassee and holds the appreciation of the fanbase for giving them highlight moments during tough times.
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