FSU football: Top 10 bold predictions for 2021 season

By Kelvin Hunt | Sep 1, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, FL - JUNE 13: A general view of the Unconquered Statue before a unity walk on June 13, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. Florida State players and members of the football coaching staff led fans and supporters on a unity walk from the Doak Campbell Stadium on the Florida State University campus to the state capitol building in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Protests erupted across the nation after George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25th. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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Jermaine Johnson will have 7+ sacks

FSU football hasn’t had production from the defensive end position since Brian Burns left for the NFL after the 2018 season.

The defensive ends didn’t record a single sack last year, but I think that could change with Jermaine Johnson in 2021.

Johnson had four sacks with Georgia last season and several QB pressures in a limited number of snaps.

Johnson will play many snaps for the Noles and will likely not come off the field much since there isn’t much depth at the position.

Unlike the defensive ends last year, Johnson has a great burst off the line of scrimmage and an array of pass rush moves.

Not to mention, he’ll have some great opportunities against offensive lines that were not great last year. He’ll face a freshmen offense tackle in game one against Notre Dame, and that should be an advantage for Johnson.

If Jermaine Johnson gets anywhere near seven or more sacks, I think it’s safe to say Adam Fuller’s defense will be improved compared to last year.

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