Seahawks have pre-draft visit with potential Day 2 running back
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 11: Emmett Johnson #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates after a first down against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on October 11, 2025 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThe defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are just over a week away from the start of their 2026 offseason program, with the 2026 NFL Draft looming in the background now less than two weeks away.
John Schneider and Mike Macdonald currently hold just four picks in the upcoming draft, but with 20 of the 22 starters from the 29-13 dismantling of the Patriots under contract for the 2026 season, expectations are sure to be lofty for the squad.
The two starters from the Super Bowl who are now with other teams are safety Coby Bryant and running back Kenneth Walker, and according to a report from Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, one of the potential replacements for Walker could be All-American running back Emmett Johnson of Nebraska.
Nebraska @HuskerFootball all-purpose All-American running back Emmett Johnson, competing for second-round and to be third back overall selected, visits #Vikings#Jaguars#Seahawks#Commanders#Ravens per league source.
- Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 11, 2026
Ran 4.46, went through extensive drill work, excelled for all... https://t.co/R5vq6bioZxpic.twitter.com/zBvczsMvE6
As a Junior in 2025 Johnson rushed for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns, while bringing home significant hardware, including:
- First-team All American,
- First-team All Big Ten and
- Big Ten Running Back of the Year.
Following the conclusion of the regular season, Johnson declared for the NFL draft in December and opted out of the Las Vegas Bowl.
And just for those who are curious about Johnson's athleticism, here is his RAS card.
Emmett Johnson is a RB prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 5.55 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1010 out of 2268 RB from 1987 to 2026.https://t.co/ePaWNyYtDQpic.twitter.com/I8AXqZC2Bh
- RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 2, 2026
Johnson is currently at 107 on the NFL Mock Draft Database Consensus Big Board, so is likely to be a late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick.