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Chiefs Select Emmett Johnson in Fifth Round
Kansas City traded up eight spots to land the Big Ten Running Back of the Year after his 1,451-yard season and 46 catches.
- On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs traded with the Pittsburgh Steelers to select Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson with the 161st overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- General manager Brett Veach diverted from a defensive-heavy strategy to address offensive needs in the fifth round, following Johnson's breakout 2025 season featuring 1,451 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
- The 202-pound runner provides versatility as a pass-catcher, recording 46 receptions for 370 yards, with scouts praising his decisiveness as a standout trait.
- Johnson joins a group that already includes running backs Kenneth Walker III and Emari Demercado, with the rookie set to compete for snaps on the Chiefs' roster.
- Rookie minicamp for the Chiefs is scheduled for May 1 and 2, as the team integrates new selections into the roster for the upcoming season.
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Kansas City Chiefs select Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the NFL Draft
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Former Husker Emmett Johnson heard his name called on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft. Johnson was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 161st overall pick, in the fifth round. Offense’s turn❗️ With the 161st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, we have selected RB @Emmett21Johnson. pic.twitter.com/mmeNhB2msj — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April...
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