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Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson was selected with the 161 overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.During the 2025 season, Johnson started all 12 regular-season games for the Huskers. He opted out of the bowl game after declaring for the draft. In 2025, he rushed for 1,451 yards on 251 carries with 12 touchdowns. This was the first 1,000-yard rushing season for a Husker since 2018.Johnson’s 46 receptions are the second-highest season total by a running back in program history.The Big Ten Running Back of the Year set a career high in Nebraska’s regular-season finale against Iowa when he totaled 217 rushing yards and 239 yards from scrimmage. This was the first 200-yard rushing game since 2014.How two families helped shape Husker star Emmett JohnsonMake sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson was selected with the 161 overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
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During the 2025 season, Johnson started all 12 regular-season games for the Huskers. He opted out of the bowl game after declaring for the draft.
In 2025, he rushed for 1,451 yards on 251 carries with 12 touchdowns. This was the first 1,000-yard rushing season for a Husker since 2018.
Johnson’s 46 receptions are the second-highest season total by a running back in program history.
The Big Ten Running Back of the Year set a career high in Nebraska’s regular-season finale against Iowa when he totaled 217 rushing yards and 239 yards from scrimmage. This was the first 200-yard rushing game since 2014.
How two families helped shape Husker star Emmett Johnson
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
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