Emmett Johnson

Kansas City Chiefs
Running Back

Personal

Age	23
Birthdate	October 10, 2003
Height	5'11"
Weight	205 lb

Draft

College	Nebraska
Year	2026
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 161
Team	KC

Fantasy Value

Player News

Emmett Johnson: Emmett Johnson a High-End Handcuff as Receiving Role Grows

Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson continues to generate some fantasy appeal in deeper leagues, especially after catching two of three targets for 18 receiving yards in Week 6. Although Thompson is averaging just 4.5 fantasy points per game in PPR leagues, his respectable target total can't be ignored. Even more intriguing than his target share, though, is his role as the handcuff behind Kenneth Walker III. Walker has been exceptional in a workhorse role this season, ranking as the overall RB2 with 24.0 touches per game. If Walker were to ever miss time, those would be enormous shoes to fill, leaving Johnson in an immediate fantasy-relevant role. He's a mere stash for now, but he has the potential to be a weekly top-24 running back in the event that Kansas City's primary running back suffers an injury. As a result, Johnson is an intriguing waiver wire target in 12+ team leagues, especially for fantasy managers who already have Walker on their rosters.

Oct. 19, 2026 9:14 PM EST