John Levra

John Levra
Biographical details
Born(1937-10-02)October 2, 1937
Arma, Kansas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 7, 2026(2026-01-07) (aged 88)
Leawood, Kansas, U.S.
Playing career
1956–1958Pittsburg State
PositionsGuard, linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1966New Mexico Highlands (assistant)
1967–1970New Mexico Highlands
1971–1974Stephen F. Austin
1975–1978Kansas (OC/OL)
1979North Texas (OC/OL)
1980BC Lions (DL)
1981–1985New Orleans Saints (OB)
1986–1992Chicago Bears (DL)
1993–1994Denver Broncos (OL)
1995–1997Minnesota Vikings (DL)
1998–2002Buffalo Bills (DL)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1971–1974Stephen F. Austin
Head coaching record
Overall57–24–1
Bowls1–0
Tournaments0–3 (NAIA / NAIA D-I playoffs)

John Louis Levra (October 2, 1937 – January 7, 2026) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at New Mexico Highlands University from 1967 to 1970, and Stephen F. Austin University from 1971 until 1974, compiling a career college football record of 57–24–1. Levra died on January 7, 2026, at the age of 88.