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Nebraska Cornhuskers 2026 NFL Draft: A Single Pick & Underrated Talents

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Nebraska Cornhuskers saw just one player, running back Emmett Johnson, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs on day three. Despite this quiet draft, Nebraska boasts a rich draft history with 374 former Huskers picked in the NFL or AFL. The program has produced 34 first-round picks, including cornerback Prince Amukamara, drafted 19th overall by the New York Giants in 2011.

Nebraska has reached the top spot twice, with Sam Francis to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1937 and Irving Fryar to the New England Patriots in 1984. This years single pick highlights the shifting fortunes of even storied programs.

Post-draft, several undrafted Huskers secured free agent deals or minicamp invites, including linebacker Javin Wright and offensive lineman Henry Lutovsky with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, defensive back DeShon Singleton with the Kansas City Chiefs, and wide receiver Dane Key and linebacker Dasan McCullough with the Denver Broncos. Defensive back Ceyair Wright signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, and defensive back Marques Buford Junior received a minicamp invite from the Miami Dolphins.

These moves keep the door open for more Huskers to make NFL rosters, demonstrating that grit often outweighs draft position in the leagues grind.

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