While his NFL dreams may have been dashed years ago, Inky Johnson has successful devoted his life to another mission. His work inspiring people took him to Lourdes High School in Minnesota on Tuesday. 

Johnson addressed over 100 students in the school's auditorium. He shared the story of the crushing injuries that derailed his football career and what obstacles he has had to overcome. 

On Monday and Tuesday, Johnson was at all four high schools in the Rochester area. He also made public appearances each evening. 

Johnson was a standout cornerback at the University of Tennessee when the unthinkable happened. He suffered injuries in a non-conference game against Air Force that left him with a paralyzed right arm and hand. 

Just to arrive on a football scholarship at one of the top programs in college football was an accomplishment for Johnson. He literally played his way out of a tough Atlanta neighborhood after growing up in a two-bedroom house with 13 family members. 

Despite the setback on the gridiron, Johnson went on to graduate from Tennessee with a degree in sports psychology. He now holds speaking engagements across the country and mentors athletes across the sports world. 

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