The New York Jets had an elite pass rush last season, finishing with 160 pressures (6th), a 26.5% pressure percentage (4th), and 48 sacks (7th).
Their top three leading sackers were Bryce Huff (10 sacks), their draft pick from 2022 (7.5 sacks), and Quinton Jefferson (6 sacks).
Their second-leading sacker had a breakout 2023 campaign.
The New York Jets second-leading sacker had a breakout 2023 campaign
Jermaine Johnson II didn’t play much in his rookie season, playing in 14 games and had 2.5 sacks in 312 (34%) defensive snaps.
Johnson broke out in his second season because he started every game, and his role increased. He recorded 55 tackles, 11 TFLs, 16 QB hits, 7.5 sacks, one pick-six, one forced fumble, and an 83.0 PFF Grade in 748 (66%) defensive snaps, earning his first Pro Bowl.
He is not satisfied with the way he played in his second season.
Jermaine Johnson II is not satisfied with the way he played
“All the success in the world is leased and rented. It’s never owned. So yeah, you can enjoy the little accolades or success you have, but if you don’t grind and bust your butt and go to work again and again and again, you’re going to lose it. It’s going to get repo-ed, so to say.” Johnson said. “So just understanding, OK, cool, I had a decent year, not to my standard for myself, so I know I’ve just got to go back to work and work even harder and just keep a level head. Keep the highs not too high, the lows not too low, and keep having confidence in myself and showing up for my teammates.”
Johnson is excited to play with Haason Reddick.
Jermaine Johnson II is excited to play with Haason Reddick
The New York Jets traded for Haason Reddick this offseason, and Johnson is excited to work with him.
“When we’ve got a player, an electric and legendary, in my opinion, player like Haason, you can’t help but get better. I’m excited to get out there, work with him, learn from him. I know he’s got so many nuggets of information and knowledge he can share with me, and kind of just show me things that I don’t know. He’s so level and so humble, and I’m just excited to have a guy like that on the other side from me.”
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