DeVere Levelston (born April 5, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the Louisville Kings of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2024.
Personal Information
- Born: April 5, 2001, in DeSoto, Texas, U.S.
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Weight: 281 lb (127 kg)
- Position: Defensive end
College Career Levelston attended DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas. He began his college career at Tyler Junior College in 2019 before transferring to SMU, where he played from 2020 to 2023. Over 46 collegiate games, he recorded 90 tackles, 11 sacks (for 66 yards), one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks.
Professional Career
- Seattle Seahawks (2024): After going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, Levelston signed a three-year, $2.833 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks on May 3, 2024. He was waived on August 27, re-signed to the practice squad, and later released on December 17, 2024.
- Memphis Showboats (2025): He signed with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL on April 22, 2025.
- Louisville Kings (2026–present): Levelston was selected by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft on January 13, 2026. He won a UFL championship with the Kings in 2026.
