Emmett Johnson

Kansas City Chiefs
Running Back

Personal

Age	22
Birthdate	October 10, 2003
Height	5'11"
Weight	205 lb

Draft

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

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
2.5	10.35	0.08

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Emmett Johnson: Emmett Johnson has Interesting Handcuff Value

Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson could be a sneaky stash option for fantasy managers this season. The Chiefs selected the Nebraska running back in the fourth-round of this year's draft. The expectation is that the rookie back is going to compete for the backup role with Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado. The Chiefs signed Kenneth Walker III to be the workhorse back in Kansas City for years to come. His presence is going to diminish Johnson's overall upside. It's noteworthy that Walker has only played one full season since making his debut in 2022. Fantasy managers should view Johnson as an interesting handcuff candidate give Walker's injury history. The rookie back is certainly someone to look at in the middle rounds of dynasty rookie drafts.

Jul. 22, 2026 5:58 PM EST