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Carriker Chronicles: Emmett Johnson With the Truth on Nebraska, Plus the NFL Draft

The Huskers' All-America running back talks about the direction of the program as well as the next step he's about to take.
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Emmett Johnson is awaiting next week's NFL Draft.
Emmett Johnson is awaiting next week's NFL Draft. | Carriker Chronicles

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Adam Carriker's one-on-one interview with Emmett Johnson is so good! Emmett reveals the truth about what happened at Nebraska. He discusses his relationship with Matt Rhule, the direction of Nebraska football, Dana Holgorsen's huge impact on the offense next season, RBs coach E.J. Barthel, the RB room, ups and downs of the NFL Draft process, and which teams might draft him.

Hit the play button for that and more in this episode of the Carriker Chronicles.

Program order

  • 00:00 Let’s Go! Intro
  • 01:00 Meet Emmett Johnson (Nebraska RB)
  • 01:12 Mr. Football; “Underrated”?! His Recruiting Story
  • 04:02 Built Different: Grinding at Every Level
  • 04:40 “TOTN” – The Mindset That Changed Everything
  • 05:59 2025 Season… What’s Coming for Nebraska
  • 07:30 “Saturday Is Earned” – EJ’s Winning Mentality
  • 07:57 2025 Season Breakdown (Real Talk)
  • 09:07 Inside the NFL Draft Process (Right Now)
  • 12:05 Best vs. WORST Parts of the NFL Draft Journey
  • 14:00 Draft Night Plans + “Wherever I Go, I Dominate”
  • 15:27 40-Yard Dash Drama: Combine vs. Pro Day
  • 18:05 Nebraska RB Room – What’s Next
  • 20:43 Dana Holgorsen Gave Him His Shot
  • 22:13 Matt Rhule & The Future of Nebraska Football
  • 25:12 Favorite Husker Moments (Must Hear)
  • 26:48 What EJ Is Bumping Pre-Game
  • 27:29 Fan Questions – Let’s Go

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ADAM CARRIKER

Adam’s dream of playing for the Huskers came to fruition. He was twice named first-team All-Big 12, leading the conference in sacks and winning the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award his senior season, along with several other awards, including finishing with All-America honors, in addition to being named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll three times. He’s also been named to Nebraska’s All-Century Team, voted The Best Husker Defensive End since the start of the new millennium, and has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Adam went on to play eight years as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins. He was drafted in the 1st round, winning Rams Rookie of the Year; he’s the only Ram in franchise history to start all 16 games as a rookie. He also won the Strongest Redskin award multiple times during his career in the NFL. Since retiring, he’s experienced great success in the business world and has also appeared multiple times on National Television and Radio Shows, and currently hosts his highly popular show, the Carriker Chronicles, aka, the People’s Show, which has been viewed by millions!

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