Davis Mattek on Emmett Johnson

VideoStop Drafting Wide Receivers Like An IdiotJune 7, 2026

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Emmet Johnson, we don't want to take because we already have Kenneth Walker.

Mentioned at 20:15 – 20:25

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Blocked by Kenneth Walker; no standalone value as backup.

Emmet Johnson is avoided as a draft target because Kenneth Walker is already rostered on the team, making Johnson a redundant and blocked running back with no standalone value.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

Rookie Johnson contributed 68 yards on 10 touches as Walker's backup.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

Rookie Johnson got early work in Chiefs' ground-heavy Week 1 game plan.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveRole

Rookie Johnson caught 25-yard third-down pass, set up Walker TD.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveBreakout

Johnson's 60% missed-tackle rate and clear No. 2 role make him a valuable under-rostered handcuff.

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Emmett JohnsonNegativeUsage

Emmett Johnson should be one of the best waiver pickups out there. Chiefs trusted him. He played well. Kenneth Walker's workload is out of control.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveSleeper

Johnson earned coaching staff trust in rookie debut; valuable handcuff.

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