
Emmett Johnson was a first-team All-American, first-team All-Big Ten, and the Big Ten Running Back of the Year, rushing for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025.
Emmett Johnson has pre-draft visits with the Seahawks, Vikings, Jaguars, Commanders, and Ravens.
Emmett Johnson is currently ranked 107 on the NFL Mock Draft Database Consensus Big Board, likely to be picked in the late Day 2 or early Day 3 rounds.
The Seattle Seahawks are considering Emmett Johnson, an All-American running back from Nebraska, as a potential replacement for Kenneth Walker in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Johnson is projected to be selected in the late Day 2 or early Day 3 rounds.
Nebraska @HuskerFootball all-purpose All-American running back Emmett Johnson, competing for second-round and to be third back overall selected, visits #Vikings#Jaguars#Seahawks#Commanders#Ravens per league source. Ran 4.46, went through extensive drill work, excelled for all… pic.twitter.com/zBvczsMvE6
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson\_NFL) April 11, 2026 As a Junior in 2025 Johnson rushed for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns, while bringing home significant hardware, including:
Emmett Johnson is a RB prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 5.55 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1010 out of 2268 RB from 1987 to 2026.pic.twitter.com/I8AXqZC2Bh
— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 2, 2026 Johnson is currently at 107 on the NFL Mock Draft Database Consensus Big Board, so is likely to be a late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick.
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