Emmett Johnson
American football player (born 2003)
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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 previously played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
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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 | |
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
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]