Emmett Johnson makes Kansas City Chiefs debut in preseason loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Emmett Johnson debuted for the Kansas City Chiefs on August 16 during a preseason matchup against the L.A. Rams, who led 20-12. Johnson, a former Nebraska running back, accumulated 59 yards on 12 carries. Selected 161st overall in the fifth round of the NFL draft, he marks the first Husker running back drafted since 2015. Last season at Nebraska, Johnson was named Big Ten Running Back of the Year, recording 1,451 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He is expected to take on a larger role as the Chiefs look to improve their rushing game.
- •Johnson gained 59 yards on 12 carries during the game.
- •The Chiefs lost to the L.A. Rams, 20-12.
- •Johnson was drafted 161st overall in the fifth round.
- •He was named Big Ten Running Back of the Year last season.
- •Johnson is the first Nebraska running back drafted since Ameer Abdullah in 2015.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Former Nebraska running back makes debut for the Kansas City Chiefs
"Former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson made his professional debut on Saturday afternoon in the Kansas City Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Aug 16, 2026, 9:09 AMHuskers Unveil Alternate Uniforms for a Wild Halloween Night Against Washington
NCAAF•Aug 16, 2026, 9:09 AMWatch 'The Film Guy' Brooks Austin break down Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed
NCAAF•Aug 16, 2026, 9:03 AMDandy Dozen: Joseph Allen ready to set aside injury, lead Eau Gallie
NCAAF•Aug 16, 2026, 9:00 AMGamecocks see greatness in Giwa, even if he's never played football
College Sports•Aug 16, 2026, 8:00 AMFlorida football Top 30 players countdown from 1996 | No. 2 Reidel Anthony
College Sports•Aug 16, 2026, 7:14 AMAlvin Henderson Emerging as Another Option in Auburn's Deep Backfield