Emmett Johnson

2026 Fantasy Football Player Profile

2025 Season Recap

Emmett Johnson was selected by Kansas City in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, where he led the entire draft class in his share of his team's rushing production and posted a strong 15.9 percent target share as a receiver. He is a physical runner with real receiving ability who represents a low-cost rookie depth option behind Walker in the Kansas City backfield.

2026 Fantasy Outlook

Handcuff behind Walker in Kansas City, Johnson settles in at consensus RB57 as a rookie. Andy Reid has a remarkable history of getting production out of running backs regardless of who is carrying the ball, and if Walker misses any time, Johnson steps into one of the best play-calling environments in the league. He is a late-round depth add in most formats and more meaningful in deeper leagues where the Chiefs' handcuff insurance is worth carrying.