#Chiefs HC Andy Reid sees shades of LeSean McCoy in rookie RB Emmett Johnson.
“I mean we had LeSean McCoy here for a bit, he’s got a little bit of that to him, where he can shift gears and still get himself up field quickly”
Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson messaged me back in 2021 trying to get his name out to colleges…
Next week, he’ll hear his name called in the NFL Draft.
These stories are just so fun! 👇
.@HuskerFootball is Emmett Johnson the #2 RB on your board? When you study all aspects of his 300+ touches this season...he sure looks like it to me #BaldysBreakdowns
Nebraska @HuskerFootball all-purpose All-American running back selection Emmett Johnson, ran mid 4.4 range, lowest was 4.46, today went through extensive drill work, excelled for all 32 #NFL teams. Improved 40-yard dash significantly. from #NFLCombine The Big Ten Conference Running Back of the Year had 1,451 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns last season for Cornhuskers with more than 1,800 all-purpose yards.
Can confirm - #Huskers RB Emmett Johnson was clocked in the 4.4's at his Pro Day today, per our sources.
At 205 pounds, the Minneapolis product put a lot of critics to rest this afternoon!
With the 2026 NFL Draft just a month away, Maurice Jones-Drew (@MJD) takes a look at this year's running back class, ranking the top 21 prospects at the position. Is Nebraska's Emmett Johnson a Day 1 starter?
https://t.co/HutZkQb01m
Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson on potentially being drafted by the #Vikings:
“Hey, man, it would mean a lot. I grew up in the inner city. I lived about 10-15 minutes from U.S. Bank Stadium. I had a great formal meeting with them and O’Connell. I would love to go back home.”
(Via @NBCSports)
#Huskers RB Emmett Johnson confirms with us that’s he’s met formally with the #Vikings & that it went very well.
“Going back home would be a blessing, I’m born & raised in Minneapolis, MN”
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John Idzik on Emmett Johnson… “He’s a gamer.” 👀🌽 #GBR
🏆 First-Team All-American
🏆 Big 10 Running Back of the Year
🔥 1,821 yards from scrimmage & 15 TDs
Where will he land? ⬇️