Emmett Johnson Draft Evaluation | Nebraska's First Team All-B10 RB

Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson is coming off a massive 2025 season: 1,450 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and 5.8 yards per carry while earning First-Team All-Big Ten honors. After four seasons in Lincoln (including one redshirt year), Johnson enters the 2026 NFL Draft as one of the most dynamic and instinctive running backs in college football. In this full scouting report, we break down: Elite lateral agility and instinctive vision Explosive burst and second-level acceleration Contact balance and lower-body strength at 5’11”, 200 lbs 3-down receiving value (92 career catches, just 2 drops) Areas for improvement, including pass protection and downhill consistency Is Emmett Johnson a true Day 2 pick — or could his weapon-like skill set push him into Round 1? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. #EmmettJohnson #NebraskaFootball #CFB #NFLDraft #BigTen #Huskers