NFL | Emmett Johnson tosses name into 2026 draft

University of Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday, Dec. 16, according to his social media accounts. The Minneapolis native was a first-team all-Big Ten team member, running for 1,451 yards, third in the nation, becoming the first Nebraska tailback to eclipse 1,000 yards on the ground since 2018. He also added 46 receptions for 380 yards, and his 1,821 scrimmage yards were second in the country.