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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson Declares for 2026 NFL Draft After Big Ten Running Back of the Year Season

The Big Ten's leading rusher leveraged a 1,821-yard season with rare dual‑threat production into first‑team recognition.

Emmett Johnson #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers runs past Jonjon Vaughns #6 of the UCLA Bruins for a touchdown, to take a 28-7 lead, during a 28-21 win over the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California.
Nov 28, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jayden Montgomery (36) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Johnson announced on Friday via social media that he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • He earned the Big Ten’s Ameche–Dayne Running Back of the Year and first‑team All‑Big Ten honors, becoming the first Husker to win the award since its 2011 inception.
  • The junior led the conference with 1,451 rushing yards and added 12 rushing touchdowns.
  • His 46 receptions for 370 yards pushed him to 1,821 yards from scrimmage, a total reported among national leaders for running backs.
  • He delivered Nebraska milestones with the program’s first 1,000‑yard rushing season since 2018 and its only game featuring 100 rushing yards and 100 receiving yards.