Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/10/2003 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Latest News about Emmett Johnson
25/04/2026
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 161st overall pick after trading with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The pick followed his breakout Nebraska season, in which he established himself as one of the most productive running backs in college football.
04/12/2025
Emmett Johnson was named the Big Ten Running Back of the Year after a standout 2025 season at Nebraska. He led the conference in rushing and also earned first-team All-Big Ten honors, with Nebraska highlighting his production as one of the best seasons by a Husker running back in years.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Running back for the Kansas City Chiefs |
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| College | Nebraska |
| NFL Draft | Selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 5th round of the 2026 NFL Draft (161st overall) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
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| Weight | 200 lb |
| Jersey Number | 10 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Academy of Holy Angels |
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| College | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
Personal Life
| Background | Of Liberian descent |
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Family
| Parents | Charles Johnson and Precious Johnson |
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| Siblings | Youngest of three children |
Career
| High School Career | Played at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota; as a senior, rushed for 2,484 yards and 42 touchdowns and was named 2021 Minnesota Mr. Football. |
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| College Career | Played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 2022 to 2025; had a breakout 2025 season and led the Big Ten in rushing yards. |
| Professional Career | Entered the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His parents immigrated separately from Liberia to the United States in the early 1990s. | |
| 2. He was an advertising and public relations major at Nebraska. | |
| 3. He was on track to graduate in May 2026. |