Joe Levelis

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

Early life 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. 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. He opted to instead sign with the United States Football League.

On May 9, 1984, he was signed as a free agent by the Oklahoma Outlaws of the United States Football League.