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Position: | Linebacker | ||
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Date of birth: | May 28, 1959 | ||
Place of birth: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | ||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Weight: | 222 lb (101 kg) | ||
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High school: | Grafton (WI) | ||
College: | Wisconsin | ||
NFL Draft: | 1982 / Round: 12 / Pick: 315 | ||
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David John Levenick (born May 28, 1959) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Wisconsin. He was drafted in the 12th round (315th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons.
Levenick attended Grafton High School in Grafton, Wisconsin. For his senior season, he was named to the United Press International (UPI) All-state team. That off season, he appeared in the inaugural Wisconsin High School Shrine game, recording 12 tackles.
As a freshman, at the University of Wisconsin, Leveneck was part of what head coach John Jardine called a "tremendous" recruiting class. In 1978, he appeared in 11 games, and started two in relief of injured starter Dave Crossen. In 1979, he was named a starter, replacing Crossen. In November 1981, the Wisconsin players voted him team MVP for the season. As a senior, he tied Tim Krumrie with 114 total tackles. For the season, Levenick was named Second-team All-Conference.
Levenick was selected in the 12th round (315th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. In early May 1982 he signed his rookie contract.