Emmett Johnson
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Signed a four-year contract with the Chiefs in May of 2026.
Draws LeSean McCoy comp from Reid
Johnson is competing with Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado for slotting on Kansas City's running back depth chart behind Kenneth Walker, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Chiefs almost completely remade their backfield compared to last season, letting Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco walk while retaining the 2025 seventh-round pick Smith, and signing Walker and Demercado before drafting Johnson in the fifth round. Kansas City also signed undrafted free agents Jaydn Ott and EJ Smith. Demercado and Brashard Smith both seem best suited for change-of-pace roles on passing downs, so Johnson could have a clear lane to getting the second-most carries behind Walker. Head coach Andy Reid compared Johnson's skill set to that of former NFL running back LeSean McCoy, who exceeded 1,000 regular-season rushing yards on six occasions.
The Chiefs almost completely remade their backfield compared to last season, letting Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco walk while retaining the 2025 seventh-round pick Smith, and signing Walker and Demercado before drafting Johnson in the fifth round. Kansas City also signed undrafted free agents Jaydn Ott and EJ Smith. Demercado and Brashard Smith both seem best suited for change-of-pace roles on passing downs, so Johnson could have a clear lane to getting the second-most carries behind Walker. Head coach Andy Reid compared Johnson's skill set to that of former NFL running back LeSean McCoy, who exceeded 1,000 regular-season rushing yards on six occasions.
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205 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.56 secShuttle Time
4.29 secCone Drill
7.32 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
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16 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
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Lands with Chiefs
The Chiefs selected Johnson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 161st overall.
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Puts name in 2026 Draft
Johnson announced Dec. 5 via social media that he will forgo his remaining eligibility at Nebraska to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Mocked to Denver by Brugler
In his latest seven-round mock, Dane Brugler of The Athletic has the Broncos selecting Johnson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 108th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Broncos have two backfield options in J.K. Dobbins and 2025 second-rounder RJ Harvey, though neither established themselves as the clear RB1 last year. Johnson had a breakout year in 2025 with Nebraska and was the only FBS player to average more than 150 scrimmage yards per game. He finished with 251 carries for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns along with 46 catches for 370 yards and three scores across 12 games. Brugler profiles Johnson as "an intriguing change-of-pace back who will bring versatility to an NFL backfield."
The Broncos have two backfield options in J.K. Dobbins and 2025 second-rounder RJ Harvey, though neither established themselves as the clear RB1 last year. Johnson had a breakout year in 2025 with Nebraska and was the only FBS player to average more than 150 scrimmage yards per game. He finished with 251 carries for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns along with 46 catches for 370 yards and three scores across 12 games. Brugler profiles Johnson as "an intriguing change-of-pace back who will bring versatility to an NFL backfield."