Inky Johnson
Johnson in 2020
No. 29
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born: (1986-02-12) February 12, 1986 (age 37)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career history
CollegeTennessee (2005–2006)
High schoolCrim (Atlanta)

Inquoris Desmond Chade Johnson[1] (born February 12, 1986)[1][2] is an American motivational speaker and former college football player. His football career ended in 2006 at the University of Tennessee with an injury that permanently paralyzed his right arm.[3][4] Johnson studied psychology and became a motivational speaker.[5][6] He was the keynote speaker at the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.[7]

Early life

Johnson grew up in a home of 14 people in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.[8] The son of Ruby Kay Lewis and stepfather Ricky Lewis Sr., he was a football player at Alonzo A. Crim Comprehensive High School.[8][9]

College

Johnson graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in political science from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2007, and a Master's degree in sport psychology in 2009 from the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.[10]

Personal life

Johnson is a Christian.[11] Johnson is married to Allison Johnson. They have two children.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Pickle, Betsy (October 21, 2013). "Inky Wows South Doyle Students". Shopper News. Vol. 1, no. 10. Knoxville, Tennessee. p. 6. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  2. ^ McGroarty, Meredith (March 7, 2012). "A Winning Spirit". Torchbearer. University of Tennessee. Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020. Born in 1986 to a single mother...
  3. ^ "Eric Berry and the No. 29: A Salute to Inky Johnson". Kansas City Chiefs. July 28, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "Tennessee's 'Inky' Johnson has surgery at Mayo Clinic". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 21, 2006. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  5. ^ Johnson, Trent (January 15, 2016). "Inky Johnson found strength in faith after life-changing accident". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  6. ^ Allen, Shannon J. (March 31, 2017). "Johnson shares inspirational message". The Sand Mountain Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  7. ^ Murray, Patrick (August 4, 2017). "Two moments that changed Inky's life". WBIR. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Abdulahi, Neima (December 13, 2019). "As a kid, he lived in small house with 14 people. Now, Inky Johnson is one of the biggest motivational speakers in the world". 11Alive.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  9. ^ "Ricky Lewis Sr.: Family-Placed Death Notice". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Georgia. October 5, 2007. Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Tennessee Alumni". Inky Johnson (07, '09). University of Tennessee. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  11. ^ Bakken, Bob (February 27, 2020). "Johnson cherishes his 'destiny moments' for Christ". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved February 7, 2022.

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