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The Kansas City Chiefs traded with the Pittsburgh Steelers to select Emmett Johnson, a running back from Nebraska, at pick 161 in the draft. This move indicates the Chiefs' strong interest in Johnson, especially with the Ravens picking just after them.
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The Kansas City Chiefs weren't on the clock at pick 161. The Pittsburgh Steelers were.
But then the Chiefs made a trade up to that slot, and when a deal happens this late in the draft, you know a team really wanted a guy.
The Chiefs leaped one pick directly in front of the Ravens, so maybe they were worried about their AFC rival sniping them. The Chiefs got 161 and 241 for 169 and 210 to Pittsburgh.
Anyway, the pick in the fifth round: Emmett Johnson, the running back out of Nebraska.
Johnson was a surprise slide this far.
It could be a steal for the Chiefs.
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In 2025, Johnson led the Big Ten in rushing in 2025 with 1,451 yards (5.8 yards per carry), and he had 12 touchdowns.
He also is a good receiver, with 46 catches for 370 yards and three more TDs.
Some draft boards had him ranked as the No. 2 RB in this class. So sliding down this far is a big deal.
The Chiefs traded up to pick 161 to secure Emmett Johnson, likely due to concerns that the Ravens would select him next.
The Chiefs traded picks 169 and 210 to the Steelers in exchange for picks 161 and 241.
Emmett Johnson is a running back who played college football at Nebraska.

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He only ran the 40-yard dash in 4.56 seconds, but the Chiefs won't care. They traded up because they knew he could play.
As long as Johnson produces behind their new big-money RB Kenneth Walker, it'll work out just fine for Kansas City.