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Arrowhead Pride fantasy football takes on Emmett Johnson
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All Arrowhead Pride insights about Emmett Johnson
NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson has work to do to earn a role in the first-team offense. On Friday, Johnson ran exclusively with second- or third-team units, while second-year back Brashard Smith has been featured with the starters much more often, indicating Johnson is behind on the depth chart.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Emmett Johnson showcased smooth fluidity in his ability to cut, juke, and accelerate again on a screen play during practice. However, he appears to be working behind Brashard Smith on the depth chart currently, with Smith working ahead of Johnson.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Rookie running back appears to have work to do to contribute to the first-team offense; on Friday, Johnson ran exclusively with the second- or third-team units while second-year back Brashard Smith was featured much more often with the starters.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Emmett Johnson showcased smooth fluidity in his ability to cut, juke, and accelerate again on a screen play during practice. However, he appears to be working behind Brashard Smith on the depth chart currently, with Smith rotating in ahead of Johnson during 11-on-11s.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Rookie running back Emmett Johnson has proven to be a natural catcher of the football with standout pass-catching prowess; he works extensively on the JUGS machine before and after practice, getting 200 catches per day, and sees pass-catching as his path to contribute quickest in the NFL. He could challenge veteran Emari Demercado for third-down back snaps.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Rookie RB is embracing Bieniemy's demanding coaching style and demonstrating professional commitment to his development. Johnson stated "He's going to push you a lot. He wants the best from you at the end of the day. I don't take anything personally. I pride myself in hard coaching, so I really love that he's here pushing me to be better every single day." Johnson was unofficially credited as the first player down the hill for Sunday's practice and maintains a rigorous daily routine of 200 receiving reps from the JUGS machine, a practice he has followed since high school. He is actively seeking mentorship from veteran players like Ameer Abdullah on professional-level recovery and preparation, recognizing that "extra things like recovery" and staying in the building early and late are essential for success at the pro level.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Running back and frontrunner for return specialist job in 2026 despite not being utilized as kick returner in college. Specifically highlighted by Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub as a player to watch in the return game; Toub expressed excitement about how Johnson fits with new NFL kickoff rules. Tape shows great hands, excellent vision, and ability to navigate traffic and split would-be tacklers.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
The rookie running back has a consensus ADP of 166th; if targeting him, he should be selected with one of your final picks to secure for the season, reflecting the speculative nature of rookie back investments.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Despite not being utilized as a kick returner in college (3 kick returns for 24 yards in 2024), Johnson is the frontrunner to win the Chiefs' return specialist job in 2026. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game, expressing excitement about how Johnson fits with the new NFL kickoff rules.