Emmett Johnson
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
251
YDS
1451
TD
12
YDS
370
TD
3
2025 Rush/Rec Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson served as part of a three-man committee with the Cornhuskers in 2024, splitting touches with Dante Dowdell and Rahmir Johnson on his way to accounting for 598 yards and a single touchdown on 5.1 yards per carry. Johnson's role also expanded down the stretch, averaging 20.6 touches per game over the last four contests. With the other two running backs out of the picture, Johnson appears set to command the lion's share of opportunities in the backfield in what many are predicting could be a breakthrough season for Nebraska. With fresh faces such as receivers Dane Key and Nyziah Hunter out wide, along with another year of experience for quarterback Dylan Raiola, Johnson could be a beneficiary of an offense expected to take a step forward in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Puts name in draft
Johnson announced Dec. 5 via social media that he will forgo his remaining eligibility at Nebraska to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
ANALYSIS
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love stands out as the clear top running back in the 2026 draft class, but the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Johnson could make a case for being the second member of his position group to come off the board in April. Johnson turned in a breakout junior season for the Cornhuskers this fall, gaining 1,451 yards and scored 12 touchdowns on 251 carries while adding 46 receptions for 370 yards and three more scores in 12 games. He'll presumably sit out Nebraska's Dec. 31 Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Utah to begin preparations for the draft, likely clearing the way for Mekhi Nelson to step in as the Cornhuskers' lead back.
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love stands out as the clear top running back in the 2026 draft class, but the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Johnson could make a case for being the second member of his position group to come off the board in April. Johnson turned in a breakout junior season for the Cornhuskers this fall, gaining 1,451 yards and scored 12 touchdowns on 251 carries while adding 46 receptions for 370 yards and three more scores in 12 games. He'll presumably sit out Nebraska's Dec. 31 Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Utah to begin preparations for the draft, likely clearing the way for Mekhi Nelson to step in as the Cornhuskers' lead back.
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Massive performance in loss
Johnson recorded 29 carries for 217 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 22 yards during Friday's 40-16 defeat against Iowa.
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Over 150 total yards in loss
Johnson recorded 19 carries for 103 yards and caught 8 of 11 targets for 48 yards during Saturday's 37-10 loss against Penn State.
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Monster game in victory
Johnson totaled 28 rushes for 129 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all three targets for 103 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-21 win against UCLA.
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Another productive day in loss
Johnson totaled 29 carries for 165 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 21-17 defeat versus USC.
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Huge day in win
Johnson notched 27 carries for 124 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in both targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 28-21 win against Northwestern.
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