Chiefs Snag Emmett Johnson in Late-Round Steal

0:00On April 25th, the Kansas City Chiefs just pulled off a slick move in the fifth round, trading up to the 161st pick to snag running. Back image Johnson from Nebraska. This was originally the Pittsburgh Steelers slot, but the Chiefs jumped in late showing they were locked in on this guy. Johnson had a monster senior year, leading the Big Ten in rushing, with 1,451 yards at 5.8 yards per carry, plus 12 touchdowns. He showed soft hands too, hauling in 46 catches for 370 yards and 3 more scores. Draft fans are buzzing because Johnson was pegged as the number 2 back in his class by some boards, making his slide to the fifth round a total. Head scratcher. Folks see this as a potential bargain for Kansas City, especially with his all-around game. His 40 yard dash clocked in at 4.56 seconds, which is an elite speed, but the Chiefs clearly value his production overall. Athleticism. Now, he steps in as depth behind their big free agent splash, Kenneth Walker.

1:01If Johnson carves out a role in delivers, this late round grab could pay dividends for the Chiefs backfield depth all season long. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.