Inky Johnson Bio, Family, Career, Wife, Net Worth, Metrics

Inky Johnson is an American motivational speaker and former college football player. Before ending his football career due to injury, he played for the University of Tennessee team. After retiring from football, he continued his education at university.

As of now, he is a motivational speaker at schools, community centers and ceremonies across the United States.He has also been a speaker at numerous events including the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Want to know more about the speaker who changed his life from turmoil to motivation? Then keep scrolling.

INKY JOHNSON: BIO, FAMILY, CAREER

Inquoris Johnson who later became popular with the nickname “Inky” was born on February 12, 1986. He was born to supportive and caring parents whose identity is unknown in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. From an early age, he developed an interest in football and made a career as a professional footballer. He once said that sport was the only way to get away from the surrounding environment filled with gangs, violence and drug problems.

After passing out from high school, he attended the University of Tennessee. There he began his college football career. And joined the college football team as a cornerback. His coach picked him as team captain after showing the impressive 2006 game as a defensive back.

In 2007, he graduated from college with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science as well as an M.SC. in sports psychology in 2009. However, due to an injury to his right arm, he cannot continue his football career. Unfortunately, before starting his career it ended but he never gave up and retired from football. It wasn’t the end for him, but he got up and decided to become a motivational speaker and also an author.

He wrote an autobiography, “Inky: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance.” The books feature his journey from poverty to football and then confronting life’s dire consequences.

INKY JOHNSON: PERSONAL LIFE, WIFE AND INJURIES

Going to his personal life, the former player is a happily married man. He married his high school sweetheart Allison on April 9, 2011. The couple had welcomed two adorable children to their wedding. Johnson has a splendid life with his family. Also, there is no information about his extramarital affairs or the problems in their marital life.

Also, due to his right shoulder injury, he had to stop his football career. In 2006, with the team playing against the Air Force Academy. Everything was fine until he launched into a tackle and rammed his right shoulder into the other team’s running back, Justin Handley. After that, Johnson was immediately taken to the hospital and carried out several tests. Then the doctors announced bad news and said that he had badly damaged his right arm and his nerves were all torn.

Also, the doctors gave him surgery options where he had to choose one of the body parts to take nerves to attach his right arm. But the next day he came up with the decision against the transplant. However, he now lives with a paralyzed arm but with his speeches or motivational talks, many people have become inspired.

INKY JOHNSON: FORTUNE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Through his motivational talks, he not only encouraged people to win their hearts, but also to earn a living. He might profit from his other business ventures, but he didn’t mention that anywhere. Moreover, he is also a writer who makes a considerable fortune from writing. Hence, he has an estimated net worth of over $1 million.

The motivational speaker can also be tracked on different social media platforms where he shares insight into his work. He has a personal and verified Instagram account with 220k followers. On Twitter, he has an unverified account @inkyjohnson with 307.7k followers. Moreover, he has a Facebook account having more than 241k followers.

INKY JOHNSON: BODY MEASUREMENTS

In 2020, he was 34 years old and had an athletic body with a height of around 1.75m or 5ft 8in. His body weighs about 82 kg but no information about the size of his waist, biceps and chest. He has short black hair with black eyes.