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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Emmett Johnson
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Emmett Johnson
PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Johnson is the hungry rookie who is ready to make a splash if given the opportunity in the Chiefs' backfield.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Rookie Emmett Johnson is competing for the third-down back role with Kansas City but is currently behind Demarcado in the depth chart battle. Andy Reid noted Johnson is "learning as he goes" and needs to improve his pad level in pass protection, saying "You go in high at this level, you're going to get rearranged." Johnson's lack of experience and technical refinement in pass protection gives Demarcado the edge in the current competition.PositiveSleeperAug 4, 2026
Johnson posted a 100th percentile college dominator rating and 99th percentile college target share at Nebraska, totaling nearly 1,900 yards in 2025, yet was available in the fifth round of the 2026 draft—a fact that surprised Kansas City's front office. He represents a hyper-productive college runner ignored by both NFL and fantasy managers; Johnson could see serious lead-back work if Ken Walker is injured, though Emari Demercado and pass-catching specialist Breshard Smith could complicate the backfield.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Rookie running back has flashed in camp but mostly with the second and third teams, with lengthy pre-practice talk between Chiefs RB coach DeMarco Murray and Johnson suggesting coaching attention, but he is clearly behind Brashard Smith in the starting offense pecking order.NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Rookie running back appears to have work to do to contribute to the first-team offense. On Friday, Johnson seemed to run exclusively with the second- or third-team units, while second-year back Brashard Smith has been featured with the starters much more often.NegativeValueJul 29, 2026
Emmett Johnson is listed in the Bargain Bin at $1 salary cap value, indicating the source views him as a minimal-cost option in 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson has demonstrated standout pass-catching ability and is positioning himself as a potential challenger to veteran Emari Demercado for third-down back snaps. Johnson has proven to be a natural catcher of the football through dedicated work on the JUGS machine before and after practice, getting 200 catches per day, and views pass-catching prowess as his path to contribute quickest in the NFL.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson has demonstrated standout pass-catching ability and work ethic that could position him to challenge veteran Emari Demercado for third-down back snaps. Johnson is a natural catcher who works extensively on receiving skills, getting 200 catches per day on the JUGS machine before and after practice, viewing pass-catching prowess as his quickest path to NFL contribution.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson has demonstrated exceptional pass-catching ability and work ethic that could position him to challenge veteran Emari Demercado for third-down back snaps. Johnson is a natural catcher who works extensively on receiving drills, getting 200 catches per day on the JUGS machine before and after practice, viewing pass-catching prowess as his fastest path to NFL contribution.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson has demonstrated exceptional pass-catching ability and is positioning himself as a potential challenger to veteran Emari Demercado for third-down back snaps. Johnson has proven to be a natural catcher of the football through dedicated work on the JUGS machine before and after practice, getting 200 catches per day, and views pass-catching prowess as his quickest path to contribute in the NFL.NegativeRoleNo date
Johnson is a rookie backup option in Kansas City who could see increased touches if Kenneth Walker III misses time due to injury.NegativeRoleNo date
Johnson, a rookie, is positioned as a potential backup option in Kansas City if Kenneth Walker III misses time due to injury.NegativeRoleNo date
Johnson is a rookie backup option in Kansas City who would see increased playing time if Kenneth Walker III misses time due to injury.NegativeRoleNo date
Johnson is a rookie backup option in Kansas City who would be in line if Kenneth Walker III misses time due to injury.NegativeRoleNo date
Johnson is a rookie backup option in Kansas City who would see increased opportunity if Kenneth Walker III misses time due to injury.PositiveRoleNo date
The source reports that Johnson might be the frontrunner to win the return specialist job in 2026, despite not being utilized at all as a kick returner in college. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game, saying he was excited to see how Johnson fit in with the new kickoff rules in the NFL.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Johnson is a rookie backup option in Kansas City who would be called upon if Kenneth Walker III misses time due to injury.PositiveRoleNo date
The source identifies Johnson as a potential frontrunner to win the Chiefs' return specialist job in 2026, despite not being utilized as a kick returner in college (3 kick returns for 24 yards, no punt returns). Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game, expressing excitement about how Johnson would fit with the new NFL kickoff rules.PositiveRoleNo date
The source reports that Johnson might be the frontrunner to win the return specialist job for the Chiefs in 2026, despite not being utilized as a kick returner in college. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game, expressing excitement about how Johnson would fit with the new NFL kickoff rules.NegativeRoleNo date
Johnson is a rookie backup who could carve out a role in Kansas City's backfield.NegativeRoleNo date
Johnson is listed among rookie backups who could carve out a role, indicating the source views him as a prospect with potential to earn playing time in the Chiefs' backfield.PositiveRoleNo date
The source identifies Johnson as a potential frontrunner to win the Chiefs' return specialist job in 2026. Despite not being utilized as a kick returner in college (3 kick returns for 24 yards), Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game, expressing excitement about how Johnson will fit with the new NFL kickoff rules.NegativeRoleNo date
Johnson is listed as a rookie backup who could carve out a role for the Chiefs.