Inky Johnson

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]

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

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. 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. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  4. "Tennessee's 'Inky' Johnson has surgery at Mayo Clinic". Associated Press. December 21, 2006. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via ESPN.
  5. "Inky Johnson found strength in faith after life-changing accident". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  6. "Johnson shares inspirational message". The Sand Mountain Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  7. Murray, Patrick. "Two moments that changed Inky's life". WBIR. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  8. 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. "Tennessee Alumni". Inky Johnson (07, '09). University of Tennessee. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  11. Bakken, Bob. "Johnson cherishes his 'destiny moments' for Christ". Retrieved February 7, 2022.

Further reading
  • Johnson, Inky (2011). Inky: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance. with Jeff Hagood. 29:11 Publications. ISBN 0578076608.
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