Emmett Johnson
_(cropped).jpg) Johnson with Nebraska in 2022 | |
| No. 10 – Kansas City Chiefs | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 10, 2003[1] |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Academy of Holy Angels (Richfield, Minnesota) |
| College | Nebraska (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 5th round, 161st overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Emmett Johnson (born October 10, 2003) is an American professional football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Johnson attended Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. As a senior, he rushed for 2,484 yards on 326 carries, totaling 42 touchdowns, being named the 2021 Minnesota Mr. Football.[2] A three-star recruit, Johnson committed to play college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.[3][4]
College career
Johnson redshirted in 2022, before rushing for 411 yards and two touchdowns in 2023.[5] The following season, his production increased, recording 113 yards rushing and 85 yards receiving against Wisconsin.[6] Johnson finished the season rushing for 598 yards and a touchdown, while also receiving 286 yards and two touchdowns.[7][8] He entered the 2025 season as the Cornhusker's starting running back.[9][10] In the season opener against Cincinnati, Johnson totaled a career-high 25 carries for 108 yards in a 20–17 victory.[11] After the conclusion of the regular season, he was named first-team All-Big Ten and Big Ten Running Back of the Year.[12]
On December 5, 2025, Johnson declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[13]
Statistics
| Season | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2022 | Nebraska | 4 | 0 | Redshirted  | |||||||
| 2023 | Nebraska | 12 | 6 | 90 | 411 | 4.6 | 2 | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 0 |
| 2024 | Nebraska | 13 | 5 | 117 | 598 | 5.1 | 1 | 39 | 286 | 7.3 | 2 |
| 2025 | Nebraska | 12 | 12 | 251 | 1,451 | 5.8 | 12 | 46 | 370 | 8.0 | 3 |
| Career | 41 | 23 | 458 | 2,460 | 5.4 | 15 | 92 | 702 | 7.6 | 5 | |
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 10+1⁄4 in (1.78 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | 30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 6 ft 2+3⁄8 in (1.89 m) | 4.50 s | 1.60 s | 2.56 s | 4.29 s | 7.32 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) | 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) | 16 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[14][15] | ||||||||||||
Johnson was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round with the 156th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.[16]
References
- ↑ @EmmettJohnson_ (October 10, 2023). "20 Years Thank you God🙏🏾 now let's make it a great one‼️" (Tweet). Retrieved September 15, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Morken, Eric (December 6, 2021). "Two-way player Emmett Johnson of Academy of Holy Angels wins 2021 Mr. Football Award in Minnesota". Alexandria Echo Press. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Bland, Evan (December 15, 2021). "Running back Emmett Johnson commits to Huskers on signing day". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Holy Angels running back Emmett Johnson signs with Nebraska". kare11.com. December 15, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Moore, Wilson (November 29, 2023). "Matt Rhule content with Nebraska's running backs group heading into 2024". The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Schneider, Bobby (November 26, 2024). "Emmett Johnson: Nebraska's rising superstar". The Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Matteson, Chase (December 9, 2024). "Emmett Johnson announces decision to stay with Nebraska football". KOLN. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Schneider, Bobby (March 25, 2025). "Emmett Johnson expects Nebraska's offense to light up the scoreboard in 2025". The Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ "'Put the offense in better positions': Emmett Johnson ready to lead Husker run game". metro.newschannelnebraska.com. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Moore, Wilson (July 29, 2025). "Emmett Johnson embraces leadership role as Huskers' clear-cut starting running back". JournalStar.com. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Mullin, Luke (September 2, 2025). "Holgorsen: Nebraska can't lean that hard on Emmett Johnson every week". The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Rubek, Anthony (December 11, 2025). "Emmett Johnson wins Big Ten Running Back of the Year". The Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson declares for 2026 NFL Draft". espn.com. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Emmett Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Emmett Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ McMullen, Matt (April 25, 2026). "Five Things to Know About New Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson". Chiefs.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.