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2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about EMMETT JOHNSON:
Nebraska | Hometown: Minneapolis, MN | HT: 5104 | WT: 205 | 40 time: 4.49 | Hand: 0934 | Arm: 3014 | Wing: 7334
Three-year starter. First-team All-Big 10 in 2025 in addition to winning the Big 10 Running Back of the Year Award. Led the Power Four in total yards from scrimmage in the regular season in a year where he finished second in program history among running backs in single season receptions. A dual threat with receiver-caliber hands and ball skills who does more than simple dump offs and screens for the passing game. A slender frame with girth around the hips and rapid footwork complements his loose hips well to keep him unpredictable to defenders. Shows late movement to make the initial defender miss and uses an aggressive running style to play with a physical brand. Fast decision maker who can read the second level of the defense to make assertive cutbacks. Moves downhill hard but will curve his way to open space without losing momentum. Bendy frame aids him as a receiver. Will adjust his body in the air and has a miniscule career drop rate. Strong ball security who holds on to it high and tight despite a lot of extra hits due to his running style and ability to break tackles. Will deliver a violent pop to a blitzing linebacker in pass protection but struggles to sustain positioning. More slippery than strong when evading tackles. Does not have enough power to factor in short yardage. Will get his pad level high at times. Will struggle to push piles forward.
2025 Stats: 1451 yds, 5.8 ypc, 12 TD, 46 rec, 370 yds, 8.0 ypr, 3 TD. OSR:12/12. BP-16, SS-4.31. Draft projection: 2nd/3rd round