Joe Levelis

Joseph J. Levelis (born January 6, 1961) is a former American football offensive tackle in the United States Football League for the Oklahoma and Arizona Outlaws. He played college football at the University of Iowa.

Joe Levelis
No. 75
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1961-01-06) January 6, 1961
Columbus, Ohio
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Lindenhurst Senior (NY)
College:Iowa
NFL Draft:1984 / Round: 6 / Pick: 166
Career history

Early years

Levelis attended Lindenhurst Senior High School, where he was a starter at offensive tackle. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Iowa. He became a starter at left guard as a sophomore.[1]. He was moved to right tackle as a junior, to replace the departed Brett Miller.

Professional career

Levelis was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the eleventh round (304th overall) of the 1984 NFL Draft.[2] He opted to instead sign with the United States Football League.[3]

On May 9, 1984, he was signed as a free agent by the Oklahoma Outlaws of the United States Football League.[3] He was a backup offensive tackle and played 2 seasons until the league folded.

Personal life

Levelis was a football graduate assistant at the University of Iowa.[4]

References
  1. "Big Guys". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  2. "NFL Draft Selections". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  3. "Thursday's Sports Transactions". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. "Stoops' Iowa roommate Levelis causes buzz". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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