The Kansas City Chiefs added a playmaker to their offense on Saturday, selecting former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson with the No. 161 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here are five things to know about the Chiefs’ newest running back.
1. Johnson led the Big 10 in rushing last season with 1,451 yards.
The 5-foot-10, 205-pound Johnson was among the most productive players in all of college football last year, tallying a Big 10-leading 1,451 rushing yards and 15 total touchdowns. He was also one of just four FBS running backs to average at least 120 rushing yards-per-game in 2025.
Here’s more on Johnson’s skillset from Pro Football Focus:
“His game is built on outstanding vision and elusiveness, highlighted by some of the quickest feet in this class. That allows him to navigate traffic effectively in man- and gap-scheme concepts, where he has posted an elite rushing grade over the past two seasons.”
