Arrowhead Pride on Emmett Johnson

Johnson's preseason flash and zone-run fit position him as Walker's rookie backup.

Emmett Johnson, a fifth-round 2026 draft pick from Nebraska, worked his way from the bottom of the depth chart to become the Chiefs' second running back behind Kenneth Walker; the source notes Johnson flashed natural patience and explosion in preseason with good balance, hesitation moves, and solid contact balance, using quick jump cuts and vision to break off decent runs and create plays even when the lane wasn't there initially, making him a natural fit for the Chiefs' zone run game.

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