Emmett Johnson film breakdown: Why I think he can earn the Chiefs’ RB2 role

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I was pretty high on Emmett Johnson before the draft, so I went back through his Nebraska film after he landed in Kansas City. The parts of his game that stood out most to me were his vision, contact balance, receiving ability, and how comfortable he looks working in space. He also had legitimate production last season: 1,451 rushing yards, 46 receptions, and 1,821 total yards from scrimmage. Obviously Kenneth Walker is the starter, and I’m not expecting Johnson to walk in and take that job. What interests me is the depth chart behind Walker. There doesn’t seem to be a firmly established RB2, and Johnson has enough versatility to earn touches without needing to be the lead back. My realistic expectation is that he starts in a rotational role and has a chance to earn the number-two job. The bigger fantasy upside would come if Walker misses time, because I think Johnson has the skill set to handle more work than his draft capital would suggest. I made a full breakdown of the film and how I think he fits in Kansas City. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFvKOFfy0WM submitted by /u/BobbysBigBoard [link] [comments]