Emmett Johnson

Running BackRB
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson served as part of a three-man committee with the Cornhuskers in 2024, splitting touches with Dante Dowdell and Rahmir Johnson on his way to accounting for 598 yards and a single touchdown on 5.1 yards per carry. Johnson's role also expanded down the stretch, averaging 20.6 touches per game over the last four contests. With the other two running backs out of the picture, Johnson appears set to command the lion's share of opportunities in the backfield in what many are predicting could be a breakthrough season for Nebraska. With fresh faces such as receivers Dane Key and Nyziah Hunter out wide, along with another year of experience for quarterback Dylan Raiola, Johnson could be a beneficiary of an offense expected to take a step forward in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Entering 2026 draft
Pro Draft Prep
December 5, 2025
Johnson is entering the 2026 NFL Draft, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.
ANALYSIS
Nebraska's 2025 team qualified for a bowl game, for which Johnson is not only questionable but also the running back played an integral part in qualifying. He broke out with 251 rushing attempts for 1,451 yards (5.8 averaged per carry) and 12 touchdowns. The junior RB also logged 46 receptions (on 60 targets) for 370 yards (8.0 averaged per catch) and three touchdowns. Each of the aforementioned stats is Johnson's career high in the category.
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Massive performance in loss
December 2, 2025
Johnson recorded 29 carries for 217 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 22 yards during Friday's 40-16 defeat against Iowa.
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Over 150 total yards in loss
November 25, 2025
Johnson recorded 19 carries for 103 yards and caught 8 of 11 targets for 48 yards during Saturday's 37-10 loss against Penn State.
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Monster game in victory
November 10, 2025
Johnson totaled 28 rushes for 129 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all three targets for 103 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-21 win against UCLA.
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Another productive day in loss
November 4, 2025
Johnson totaled 29 carries for 165 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 21-17 defeat versus USC.
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Huge day in win
October 27, 2025
Johnson notched 27 carries for 124 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in both targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 28-21 win against Northwestern.
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