Emmett Johnson
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KC | 2 | 10 | 39 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Career Summary
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back and former Nebraska star.
Emmett Johnson is a Minneapolis native who joined the Kansas City Chiefs as a 2026 fifth-round draft selection after a productive Nebraska career.
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Early Life
Minneapolis native from a Liberian-American family.
Johnson grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His parents emigrated from Liberia, and his brother Charles also played college football.
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High School
Academy of Holy Angels two-way standout and Minnesota Mr. Football.
At Academy of Holy Angels, Johnson rushed for more than 2,500 yards and 42 touchdowns as a senior. He was named Minnesota Mr. Football and also contributed on defense, basketball, and track.
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College Career
Nebraska running back who led the nation in all-purpose production in 2025.
Johnson played at Nebraska from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, he rushed for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns, caught 46 passes for 370 yards and three scores, and led the nation in all-purpose yards per game.
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Path to the NFL
Selected by Kansas City in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chiefs selected Johnson with the 161st overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Began his NFL career with Kansas City in 2026.
Johnson entered the Chiefs roster as a rookie in 2026. Through the first two games, he recorded 10 rushing attempts for 39 yards and four receptions for 64 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Big Ten Running Back of the Year and All-American.
Johnson was the 2025 Big Ten Running Back of the Year and a first-team All-American. He also earned multiple academic and citizenship honors at Nebraska.
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Playing Style
Elusive runner with receiving value and rapid footwork.
Chiefs draft coverage described Johnson as a runner with vision, elusiveness, and quick feet. His Nebraska production showed value as both a ball carrier and receiver.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.