Former Tennessee defensive back Inquoris “Inky” Johnson was a student coach during the 2008 season and earned a promotion in 2009 to graduate assistant.

One of the most popular student-athletes in recent Tennessee history, Johnson played defensive back from 2004-06 before suffering a serious shoulder injury that ended his on-field career. But the Atlanta native has stayed close to the program and jumped at the chance to officially enter the coaching ranks under UT’s new regime. Johnson was a student coach last year and has been a key component in the transition to a new coaching staff.

Johnson played in 23 games during his Vols career, with eight starts. He finished with 10 career pass breakups and intercepted a pass in Tennessee's 2006 season-opening victory over California. One week later, Johnson suffered his shoulder injury late in a win over Air Force and has fought through three long years of rehabilitation. Now, he embarks on a new career path.