In recent weeks ranNFL has been drumming up support for Jakob Johnson’s election to the Pro Bowl. On December 22, the results will be announced – and Johnson is completely relaxed.

Munich – Whether the campaign of the ranNFL appeal – another trump card for the 27-year-old that may pay off.

Jakob Johnson: “I’d rather keep a low profile there “

The New England Patriots fullback is almost uncomfortable with the effort. “I see the posts and I see a lot being done on Twitter,” he said in a media roundtable. “But I’m not one to promote myself in a big way, I prefer to keep a low profile.”

But clearly, at the end of the day, the Pro Bowl is “a cool contest” for him and it would be “a super honour if it worked out,” said Johnson, who is focused first and foremost on making the playoffs with the Patriots. They recently suffered a minor setback in a 17-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and now the Buffalo Bills await on Boxing Day. With a win, the Pats could consolidate first place in the AFC East. In addition: “There are enough other guys out there who are doing a great job and deserve it just as much.”

For German football, Johnson is undoubtedly doing a good job as well, as is rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown, who most recently celebrated his second touchdown for the Detroit Lions. Johnson keeps in touch with his compatriots in the NFL, including St. Brown. “The guys in Detroit are having a tough season. But the kid is doing his thing, he’s a fantastic athlete. It’s looking really good,” Johnson said.

This can only help football in Germany, Johnson believes. “I can remember times when you didn’t hear about American football in Germany at all,” he said, citing Sebastian Vollmer as an example, who won the Super Bowl twice with the New England Patriots.

Positive for the new generation

Johnson: “He had one of the most successful football careers in general, and he was hardly mentioned in Germany at the time. It’s great for the next generation that football is more visible and there are more opportunities for the guys who are going their way now. “