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 25, 2026
The 22 year-old rushed for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns in his final season at Nebraska. Johnson was the first offensive player the Chiefs selected in the 2026 draft.
He’s also the only Nebraska player to be drafted in 2026.
THE PICK IS IN@Emmett21Johnson YOU are a Kansas City Chief
#NFLDraft on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/rKJEn4kGud
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) April 25, 2026
Last season, there were two huskers drafted. Ty Robinson was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round, and Thomas Fidone was selected by the New York Giants in the seventh round.
The moment @Emmett21Johnson became a Kansas City @Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/gGP6RM5oa8
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) April 25, 2026
Johnson will join three other running backs on the Kansas City Chiefs including Kenneth Walker III, Emari Demercado, and Brashard Smith.
