# Jermaine Johnson on Overcoming Setbacks, Faith, and What Hard Work Really Means

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Podcast: [PodCrash with Matt Ebert](https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcrash-with-matt-ebert-7321565)
Published: 2025-12-02T11:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about grit, faith, and rebuilding after setbacks. From starting at a junior college and appearing on Last Chance U to becoming a first-round NFL draft pick, Jermaine’s story is a masterclass in perseverance. He opens up about flunking out of high school, finding his footing at Independence Community College, learning accountability, and how faith and discipline helped him transform both on and off the field. Jermaine also opens up about fatherhood, faith, and redefining success beyond football, sharing how he’s preparing for life after the NFL, and what it means to him to be a great dad above all else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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