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Minnesota Vikings Running Back Dilemma: Emmett Johnson, a Hometown Prospect, Gains Traction

The Minnesota Vikings, with the eighteenth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, are eyeing a reset at the running back position. Hometown product Emmett Johnson from Nebraska, a day-two prospect, has shown strong interest from the Vikings. After a pre-draft visit, Johnson, a Minneapolis native, has expressed confidence that the Vikings best move would be drafting him. Despite a slow 40-yard dash time, the Vikings are focusing on Johnsons college tape, and he could be a spark to revitalize the backfield.

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