Emmett Johnson Set to Break Out as Nebraska’s Workhorse in 2025
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What is the latest on EJs weight and offseason body preparation? The top RBs in the country last year all averaged at least 212+ lbs. The average weight for the top 12 Big10 RBs is 216. Last I saw EJ is sitting at 200lbs. Yes I understand Holgorsen is going to use EJ in a lot of passing type plays but he’s going to get used up the middle too…
DrinkinwitTerrellFarley
Special Teams Player
One of the fascinating parts of the season will be who steps up to be the #2 and #3 RB's this year. We will certainly need them at some point.
twofittyonred
Special Teams Player
Such a young room... would love to see Ives have a stellar year...
Big Red Viking
Special Teams Player
Guys Emmett is at best average, let's hope Rhule and company know something about the other backs we are unaware of. On paper not a good room.
MyBloodIsRed16
All-Conference
well when he gets carries he tends to look better than the guys who are "good".
Hilltop
All-Conference
Pretty much every Nebraska running back has had the same evaluation from the esteemed expert NU fan base until they had a breakout game or two. He can be great if the rest of the offense functions correctly. I think we will see vast improvement in that area this year under DH.
SuperBigFan69
Head Coach
I think EJ might stuff the stats but it will look like this
13 carries 68 yards 1 TD
6 receptions 62 yards 1 TD
And people will not be sure exactly what to make of it.
13 carries 68 yards 1 TD
6 receptions 62 yards 1 TD
And people will not be sure exactly what to make of it.
Big Red Viking
Special Teams Player
Great back make something from nothing, see Barry Sanders with the Lions.
Hilltop
All-Conference
So a running back isn't good unless they are Barry Sanders. Got it.
You’re really out here trying to compare to possibly the greatest running back of ALL TIME
MyBloodIsRed16
All-Conference
this is what I know about EJ. He has better vision than anyone who played last year. He has more wiggle than anyone who played last year. He runs hard, protects the ball, can catch and he blocks. He might not have top end speed but I like the way he plays
BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
The guys on Early Break this morning were talking about guys that "have something to prove". I thought of EJ. Last year he showed he was better than anyone else in the room. I would love for him to prove he's a guy that makes a big difference in the offense and one that everyone just knows he's going to produce.
I think he can. If he does, it's going to be a good year for the offense.
I think he can. If he does, it's going to be a good year for the offense.
MyBloodIsRed16
All-Conference
This makes me wonder about Barthel. Does he not see it in practice or did he just not like Emmett? Kept playing guys that had no problem just running into the backs of the OL.
SuperBigFan69
Head Coach
Is that a show out of Lincoln?