New York Jets Pass-Rusher, Former FSU Star Reacts To Hiring Of New Head Coach

The people of New Jersey are happy with the Jets' new hire, especially Jermaine Johnson.
May 23, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson (52) warms up during OTA s at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Jones-Imagn Images
May 23, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson (52) warms up during OTA s at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Jones-Imagn Images / Jonathan Jones-Imagn Images

Much like many franchises across the NFL, the New York Jets have gone through a head coaching change after moving on from Robert Saleh (and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich) following a 5-12 season that left the "Gang Green" near the bottom of the AFC East.

The man tapped to take up the lead role in East Rutherford, New Jersey is former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, a former New York Jet himself, being drafted in the first-round of the 1994 NFL Draft. Glenn spent eight seasons with the Jets and the past four years in Detroit coaching the Lions defense.

Former Florida State star defensive end Jermaine Johnson II seemed to be pleased with the hire as he took to social media to express his satisfaction. Johnson was drafted by the Jets in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 26th pick overall.

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Johnson has spent the last three years with the Jets earning Pro Bowl honors in 2023. Although limited due to injury in 2024, he has become a staple on the Jets defensive line with a career 10 sacks, 88 tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, 21 quarterback hits, a safety, forced fumble, and an interception.

When asked how fired up he was about the hire, Johnson's response resembled what most opposing offensive lines see while he's charging through them in the trenches.

The Jets honed in on Glenn, a three-time Pro Bowler, after reportedly interviewing 16 candidates for the position. He's spent 14 years in the NFL as a player and has made coaching stops with the Cleveland Browns (2014-15), New Orleans Saints (2016-20), and the Detroit Lions (2021-25).

Which Former Florida State Players Are On NFL Teams?

RB Trey Benson - Arizona Cardinals

DB Jammie Robinson - Arizona Cardinals

DL Eddie Goldman - Atlanta Falcons

WR Keon Coleman - Buffalo Bills

DL DeMarcus Walker - Chicago Bears

K Dustin Hopkins - Cleveland Browns

QB Jameis Winston - Cleveland Browns

DL Mario Edwards Jr. - Houston Texans

DB Ronald Darby - Jacksonville Jaguars

DB Jarrian Jones - Jacksonville Jaguars

DL Fabien Lovett Sr. - Kansas City Chiefs

DL Derrick Nnadi - Kansas City Chiefs

DB Derwin James Jr. - Los Angeles Chargers

DB Asante Samuel Jr. - Los Angeles Chargers

DL Braden Fiske - Los Angeles Rams

OLB Keir Thomas - Los Angeles Rams

OLB Jared Verse - Los Angeles Rams

DE Janarius Robinson - Las Vegas Raiders

DB Jalen Ramsey - Miami Dolphins

RB Cam Akers - Minnesota Vikings

TE Jaheim Bell - New England Patriots

OLB Brian Burns - New York Giants

K Graham Gano - New York Giants

OLB Jermaine Johnson - New York Jets

QB Jordan Travis - New York Jets

WR Ontaria Wilson - New York Jets

OLB Josh Sweat - Philadelphia Eagles

WR Johnny Wilson - Philadelphia Eagles

LB Tatum Bethune - San Francisco 49ers

DB Renardo Green - San Francisco 49ers

OL Bobby Hart - Washington Commanders


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Tommy Mire
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Tommy Mire joined NoleGameday in 2023 as a writer and editor. He initially worked as lead voice at SBNation's Tomahawk Nation and contributes to football, NFL and recruiting coverage. Connect with Tommy on Twitter at @TommyM3III