Emmett Johnson
KC

Emmett Johnson

RBBye Wk 5● HealthyMarket ADP 160 · RB52
Updated Sep 3, 2026
Per-game floor / ceiling · half-PPRProj. games: 14.9 / 17
Floor3.4
Proj.5.8
Ceiling10.6
AI outlook

Rookie 5th-rounder buried 4th on KC RB depth chart behind Kenneth Walker III, Emari Demercado, Brashard Smith as of Aug 2026 camp. Strong college profile but minimal 2026 opportunity; special-teams role expected. Long-term change-of-pace/receiving upside if he climbs the chart.

Recent news
Camp faller: Chiefs rookie RB Emmett Johnson buried on depth chartDraft Sharks

Early camp faller per The Athletic's Jesse Newell; currently fourth in Chiefs' RB pecking order.

Strengths & concerns
Pros / cons +

Pros

  • Strong college production and All-American resume
  • Shifty playstyle fits change-of-pace/receiving role
  • Reported long-term staff confidence

Cons

  • 4th on RB depth chart per Aug 2026 camp reports
  • 5th-round draft capital = limited immediate opportunity
  • Coaching flagged pad-level/technique issues
  • No proven NFL pass-pro reps yet
Why our rank differs from ADP

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Full breakdown +

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Our model
Market ADP?160
Blended rank?214
Consensus rank?57
Tier?Tier 12
VBD score?-60.6
Risk profile

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Projected PPG
Standard5.0
Half-PPR5.8
Full PPR6.5
Confidence tier
Low