Emmett Johnson was drafted No. 161 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 21 · #161 overall
Emmett Johnson Nebraska Draft
Emmett Johnson was drafted No. 161 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #161
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Emmett Johnson came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 202 lbs
- Hometown
- Minneapolis, MN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 125 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 161
Who came off the board on either side of Emmett Johnson.
Michigan
Notre Dame
Duke
Stephen F. Austin
Other RB picks from Nebraska
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Andra Franklin
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Tom Rathman
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#121
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Emmett Johnson in the 2026 NFL Draft
Emmett Johnson is a Running back out of Nebraska selected No. 161 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Nebraska has produced 203 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Emmett Johnson drafted?
Emmett Johnson was selected No. 161 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/emmett-johnson.
What college did Emmett Johnson play for?
Emmett Johnson played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Emmett Johnson's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/emmett-johnson.