Former Tennessee DB Inky Johnson tells his powerful story to Georgia’s team

Former Tennessee defensive back Inky Johnson sure has a story to tell, and the Georgia Bulldogs heard it Tuesday night.

Kirby Smart tweeted out a photo of Johnson thanking him for speaking to the team.

Thanks so much to @InkyJohnson for sharing his powerful message with our team tonight. pic.twitter.com/HOr0cyqIg0

— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) August 3, 2016

Johnson has been an inspiration throughout his career, from when he was suiting up for Tennessee on Saturdays and especially now as he travels around sharing his message.

Johnson severely damaged the nerves and blood vessels of his right brachial plexus while making a tackle during the 2006 season. The incident left him with a paralyzed right arm.

If you haven’t heard Johnson’s message, you must watch below.

https://twitter.com/AbdiTV/status/709508187863429121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Although Tennessee and Georgia are rivals on the field — and no doubt Johnson remembers that tough SEC East matchup, it was a smart play by UGA to bring him to Athens.

Kevin Duffey

A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.