Chiefs trade up to land Emmett Johnson at 161, drawing mixed grades
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson with the 161st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Three Arrowhead Pride analysts offered grades ranging from B to A+, praising his vision, ability to catch the ball, and fit in KC’s zone-run scheme, and projecting him as a potential RB2 who can spell Kenneth Walker III and provide explosive plays.
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