Emmett Johnson

Running BackRB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson served as part of a three-man committee with the Cornhuskers in 2024, splitting touches with Dante Dowdell and Rahmir Johnson on his way to accounting for 598 yards and a single touchdown on 5.1 yards per carry. Johnson's role also expanded down the stretch, averaging 20.6 touches per game over the last four contests. With the other two running backs out of the picture, Johnson appears set to command the lion's share of opportunities in the backfield in what many are predicting could be a breakthrough season for Nebraska. With fresh faces such as receivers Dane Key and Nyziah Hunter out wide, along with another year of experience for quarterback Dylan Raiola, Johnson could be a beneficiary of an offense expected to take a step forward in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Set to be No. 1 option
August 1, 2025
Johnson is set to be the Cornhuskers' top option in the backfield for the 2025 season, Robin Washut of On3.com reports.
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Head coach Matt Rhule said that Emmett is "clearly running back No. 1" and that the only decision that needs to be made is who will back him up. Johnson rushed for nearly 600 yards on 117 carries last season, more than half of which came in the final four games where he took a much larger share of the offense. He also proved to be a serious receiving threat, so he could be in for a big season as the clear top option.
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Totals 19 touches in bowl game
January 2, 2025
Johnson posted 14 carries for 68 yards and reeled in 5 of 4 targets for 28 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-15 victory over Boston College.
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Staying at Nebraska
December 8, 2024
Johnson won't enter the transfer portal and will stay at Nebraska, per Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald.
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Heading to portal
Transfer Portal
December 5, 2024
Johnson will enter the transfer portal, On3.com reports.
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Big day in victory
November 26, 2024
Johnson accrued 16 rushes for 113 yards and reeled in all six targets for 85 yards during Saturday's 44-25 win against Wisconsin.
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Finds end zone in loss
November 18, 2024
Johnson had 10 carries for 55 yards and reeled in all seven targets for 36 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-20 loss versus USC.
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