SPEAKER PROFILE
Kerryon JOhnson
Kerryon Johnson
Retired NFL | RB Coach ETSU
Founder KJimpact Foundation
Coaching Johnson's Family Panel
Featuring Kerryon Johnson, Nyla Johnson, Kerron Johnson, and Coach Kerry Johnson
Moderated by Carl Prather
Join us for a powerful and inspiring conversation with one of Alabama’s most accomplished sports families. Coaching Johnsons: Family Panel brings together four members of the Johnson family—each with extensive experience as athletes, coaches, and mentors—for a candid discussion about leadership, faith, family, and the lifelong impact of sports. The event will be moderated by Emmy-winning sports journalist Carl Prather.
Featured panelists include:
Kerryon Johnson, former NFL running back and Auburn University standout, currently serving as the Running Backs Coach at East Tennessee State University, shares his journey from elite athlete to mentor and teacher of the game.
Nyla Johnson, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Vincennes University, discusses her rapid rise through the coaching ranks and her commitment to holistic athlete development.
Kerron Johnson, former international pro and current Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Belmont University, reflects on his global playing career and transition into collegiate coaching.
Coach Kerry Johnson, the family patriarch and longtime high school and youth coach, offers insight into raising high-character athletes and building a legacy grounded in discipline, love, and service.
This one-of-a-kind panel will explore how a shared foundation in faith, family, and mentorship has guided the Johnsons’ personal and professional lives. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or fan, you’ll walk away with meaningful lessons on perseverance, purpose, and the power of sports to shape lives.
BIOGRAPHY
Kerryon Johnson is a former NFL running back and current Running Backs Coach at East Tennessee State University, bringing elite playing experience, strong leadership, and a passion for athlete development to the collegiate level. Known for his dynamic playing style and football IQ, Johnson now channels his energy into mentoring the next generation of student-athletes.
A native of Madison, Alabama, Johnson rose to national prominence as a standout at Auburn University. During his junior season in 2017, he rushed for over 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns, earning SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors and helping lead the Tigers to the SEC Championship Game and a Peach Bowl appearance. His physicality, versatility, and work ethic made him one of the top running backs in the country.
Johnson was selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, where he became the franchise’s first 100-yard rusher in nearly five years. He played multiple seasons in the NFL with the Lions and Philadelphia Eagles, gaining valuable experience at the highest level of the sport.
Now on the sidelines, Coach Johnson brings a player’s perspective and a coach’s discipline to his role at ETSU. He is passionate about teaching the technical, mental, and personal aspects of the game, helping young athletes grow both on and off the field. His journey—from high school stardom to the NFL and now college coaching—serves as a powerful example of resilience, humility, and lifelong learning.
Company Name
East Tennessee State University
TITLE
Retired NFL | RB Coach ETSU Founder KJimpact Foundation
PHONE
256-261-3160 ext. 2
EMAIL ADDRESS
info@kjimpact.org
website
https://kjimpact.org