The Florida State Seminoles have long been a producer of NFL talent, and despite a down year, the 2022 NFL Draft may be similar. Florida State’s draft prospects in 2022 are numerous if their scouting reports are any indication. Jermaine Johnson II leads the grouping, as the 2021 ACC Defensive Player of the Year made the most of his time in Tallahassee. Here are the full scouting reports from FSU with eyes toward the 2022 NFL Draft.
Florida State 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
Johnson won the 2021 ACC Defensive Player of the Year award in his lone season in Tallahassee. He was dominant with both his pass rushing and run defense. Joining him not only in the class but in all-star game appearances are running back Jashaun Corbin and quarterback McKenzie Milton. All three players were transfers under head coach Mike Norvell and have played integral roles in FSU’s new identity.
Andrew Parchment, WR
Positives: Once-highly rated wideout who possesses nice length, plays with outstanding body control, and contorts to grab errant passes from the air. Stays low exiting breaks and extends his hands. Catches the ball away from his frame and displays focus as well as concentration. Displays soft hands and the ability to pull the ball from the air. Effective downfield blocker.
Negatives: Lacks deep speed and a second gear. Loses out in battles. Drop some catchable throws on occasion. Had consecutive mediocre seasons.
Analysis: Despite marginal production, scouts graded Parchment as a mid-Day 3 prospect coming into each of the past two seasons. He’s a possession wideout who separates through his routes, yet he must improve his overall game.
Emmett Rice, LB
Positives: Safety-sized linebacker who is aggressive, takes good angles to the action, and goes after ball handlers. Moves well laterally, gets depth on pass drops, and effectively diagnoses the action. Fires upfield defending the run and wraps up tackling.
Negatives: Displays average pursuit speed and shows a minimal burst. Not a stout tackler. Missed all of last season with injury.
Analysis: Rice is a hard-charging linebacker who possesses poor size and speed and has an injury history. Many were surprised when he bypassed the 2021 NFL Draft after projecting as a potential late-round choice. Now, Rice may struggle to get a free agent contract.
Jashaun Corbin, RB
Positives: Quick-footed ball carrier with outstanding vision. Possesses outstanding instincts and picks his way through the trash. Sets up defenders and makes them miss. Bounces around piles and defenders, creates yardage, and follows blocks. Displays great patience and can improvise when plays break down. Possesses a burst and works runs.
Negatives: Doesn’t break many tackles or move the pile. Plays to one speed and will not beat defenders into the open field or run to daylight.
Analysis: Corbin is a creative ball carrier with solid size. He’s more of a rotational runner who could back up in the NFL.
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Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE
Positives: Game-changing pass rusher coming off a terrific year. Fluid, displays good movement skills, and flows down the line and outside the box in pursuit of the action. Quickly locates the ball, immediately alters his angle of attack, and chases hard to make plays. Effectively diagnoses the action, remains disciplined with assignments, and works to make plays on the ball rather than just pin his ears back and rush upfield.
Comes out of a three-point stance and stands over tackle, gets a lot of force going up the field, and rarely gets knocked off his feet. Works his hands throughout the action, plays with balance as well as body control, and displays a variety of moves to get off blocks. Displays good first-step quickness off the snap.
Negatives: High-hipped with long legs. Doesn’t play to his 40 time. Has a linear build and will struggle handling blocks at the next level.
Analysis: After transferring to Florida State from Georgia, Johnson turned in a terrific campaign in 2021. Then, he was unstoppable during three days of Senior Bowl practices. He’s an athletic pass rusher who must get a little stronger and polish his game, but Johnson comes with terrific upside.
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Keir Thomas, DT
Positives: Hard-charging defensive lineman who breaks down well, uses his hands effectively, and gets off the snap with a quick first step. Fluid when asked to twist or stunt, slides off blocks, and works to get to the action.
Negatives: Controlled at the point by a single blocker. Lacks a closing burst. Not a stout tackler. Poor size and speed.
Analysis: Thomas gets the most from his ability but has no single outstanding physical characteristic to his game. He’s a potential 3-technique tackle but lacks upside.
McKenzie Milton, QB
Positives: Once-highly celebrated quarterback who made his way back from a devastating injury in 2021. Patient in the pocket, quickly locates the open wideout, and does a terrific job leading the offense. Remains poised under the rush, steps up to avoid pressure, and will take a big hit in order to get the throw away. Quickly gets rid of the ball against the blitz. Elusive and scrambles around to avoid pass rushers. Flashes accuracy and the ability to precisely place throws.
Negatives: Releases the ball with a bit of a sidearm delivery. Lacks next-level arm strength. High of the mark when he tries to put extra speed on throws. Had a gruesome injury at Central Florida that will raise medical red flags.
Analysis: Milton was an exciting college signal-caller who did a great job leading the offense and keeping his team in games. Yet, even prior to his devastating injury, he lacked the physical skills for the next level.