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PodcastThe FF Dynasty - Final 2026 ROOKIE Mock Draft - Preseason Risers + FallersAugust 21, 2026

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He caught the most passes of any running back in the class last year. And he's going to a screen heavy team.

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalSleeper

Johnson is a perfect scheme fit for the Chiefs' screen game

Jeremiah views Emmett Johnson as a high-upside stash in the Chiefs' offense; despite being behind Kenneth Walker, Johnson's pass-catching profile is a perfect match for the team's screen-heavy scheme, making him a valuable handcuff.

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Emmett JohnsonPositiveSleeper

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

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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 JohnsonPositiveRole

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

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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 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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