LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson has declared for the NFL draft.

Johnson, named the Big 10’s running back of the year on Thursday, said in a social media post that he will be declaring for the 2026 NFL draft.

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Johnson ran for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns in his Junior season, and had additional 370 yards and three touchdowns through the air.

Those marks put him third in the nation in rushing yards, and second in all-purpose yards.

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