Tennessee Titans WR Shows Off Barack And Michelle Obama Tattoo

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Rishard Matthews shows off new ink at training camp.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews remains a proud supporter of the Obama administration. 

In fact, the 27-year old receiver was so moved by the duo that he recently got former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama tattooed on his leg.

"The first president I voted for, first black president, first black first lady," said Matthews, 27. "Myself being African American, they're obviously great role models and they let the black community and minorities, in general, know that the sky is the limit if you put your mind to it."

The tattoo is located on his right leg, adjacent to a tattoo of his kids, Zayden and Penelope, who are depicted as Greek Gods with the words "The World Is Yours" sitting on top of their heads.

Matthews says his new ink not only commemorates the two prominent figures in black history, but also reminds his kids of what they can be. 

"Something that symbolizes that the world is theirs," Matthews said, per The Tennessean. "You can do anything you put your mind to. 

"My kids are minorities and we need more minority role models in the upper areas in this nation and world in general, and what greater role models than the Obamas?"

Check out the tat below.

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