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Emmett Johnson

RB

A 5th-round pick (161st overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, Emmett Johnson has built an NFL career since. Now with KC, he's in his 1st NFL season. His receiving stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position.

Size

5'10", 202#

College

Nebraska

Draft

Rd 5, 161st overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55.8

79th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 26 touches

Volume×0.1-0.26
Receiving×0.14+1.31
Total EPA×0.24+0.87
Conversion×0.1-0.64
Ball security×0.06+0.49
Yards/carry×0.12-0.51
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.03

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed31▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst42▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility26▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size29▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency41▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry24▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion20▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving93▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security73▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume54▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency89▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026KC55.8562792

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Emmett Johnson has played in 5 regular-season games, all with KC.

He has rushed for 62 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 92 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
45
15/g
0
6
2.0/g
82
27/g
0
Away2
17
9/g
0
1
0.5/g
10
5/g
0
In division3
30
10/g
0
5
1.7/g
72
24/g
0
Out of division2
32
16/g
0
2
1.0/g
20
10/g
0
In wins5
62
12/g
0
7
1.4/g
92
18/g
0
On grass4
56
14/g
0
5
1.3/g
74
19/g
0
On turf1
6
6/g
0
2
2.0/g
18
18/g
0
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
1
1.0/g
10
10/g
0
Outdoors4
62
16/g
0
6
1.5/g
82
21/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN24 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD63.7
Week 2IND15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD61.1
Week 3MIA17 rush yds, 0 TD47
Week 4LV1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 6LAC6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD37.9

Emmett Johnson — common questions

What position does Emmett Johnson play?
Emmett Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Emmett Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Emmett Johnson has played for KC (2026).
Where did Emmett Johnson go to college?
Emmett Johnson played college football at Nebraska.
When was Emmett Johnson drafted?
Emmett Johnson was selected in round 5, 161st overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Emmett Johnson scored?
Emmett Johnson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Emmett Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Emmett Johnson rated 55.8 for 2026, the 79th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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