Emmett Johnson

[I am I]

Too bad we only got to see him really play 1.5 seasons. Good luck and I’ll be following him wherever he ends up.

 

[Dogs In A Pile]

Would have loved to have him back but wise choice IMHO. 2026 could be a very long season for NU.

 

[lo country]

Would have loved to have him back but wise choice IMHO. 2026 could be a very long season for NU.

Read even on low rookie deal, he stands to make at least 2 mil. Per same article, RB's aren't pulling that in NIL. Smart move imho. Best of luck. Imagine him behind a legit OL. Class act.

 

[lo country]

Wishing EJ the best for his future in the NFL. He could replicate what Ameer has done -

Regarding the RB room, it is obvious that Rhule needs to hit a home run in the portal. There has been zero development of the other backs as noted in this article.

What Emmett Johnson's NFL Departure Means for Nebraska's Running Back Room

Emmett Johnson is officially off to the NFL. The Nebraska running back posted the news to social media on Friday. Johnson thanked his family, teammates, coaches

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And why I'd let Bartel go...Going into year 4 and still no RB 2 ever developed....

 

[Hilltop]

Been busy at work all week... glad for EJ but was wondering is there any chance he declares for the draft to test the waters and then decides to come back if his grade isn't where he wants it?

 

[BoSolich]

well i feel like you can sell raiola on being able to throw like 50 times a game next year

 

[SouthLincoln Husker]

No matter who we have at rb, fans will not be happy. You can't replace an EJ. His field awareness while playing with a chip on his shoulder made him a very special back!

 

[presidentjlh]

I presume he has said he is opting out of the bowl but was wondering if that was confirmed yet

 

[Lorewarn]

Been busy at work all week... glad for EJ but was wondering is there any chance he declares for the draft to test the waters and then decides to come back if his grade isn't where he wants it?

It's always possible, but in this case is unlikely.

 

[Mavric]

I presume he has said he is opting out of the bowl but was wondering if that was confirmed yet

I didn't see that officially in his post but all the media guys are under the impression that he's not playing.

 

[Red Five]

 

[Red Five]

 

[Guy Chamberlin]

It's easy to like your home team guy too much, and really hard to transition to the NFL, but that little jump cut of Johnson's is a special thing and I think he stands a good chance.

 

[MyBloodIsRed16]

It's easy to like your home team guy too much, and really hard to transition to the NFL, but that little jump cut of Johnson's is a special thing and I think he stands a good chance.

I didn't think Monangai was all that special when we played Rutgers. He's tearing it up right now for the Bears.

 

[lo country]

That’s awesome. One of a handful of guys from an unranked team. I think he has success at the next level. He will be missed for sure. Solid player and represented NU well.