John Chavis (American football)

John Chavis
Biographical details
Born (1956-10-16) October 16, 1956 (age 68)
Dillon, South Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
1976–1978Tennessee
Position(s)Nose tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1979Tennessee (GA)
1980–1983Alabama A&M (DL)
1984–1985Alabama State (DC)
1986–1988Alabama A&M (DC)
1989–1994Tennessee (DL/LB)
1995–2008Tennessee (DC/LB)
2009–2014LSU (DC/LB)
2015–2017Texas A&M (DC/LB)
2018–2019Arkansas (DC/LB)
20222024Birmingham Stallions (DC/LB)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Broyles Award (2011)

Johnny Chavis (born October 16, 1956), nicknamed "The Chief", is an American football coach who was most recently the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He previously served as defensive coordinator for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team and former defensive coordinator, linebacker coach, and associate head coach at the Tennessee Volunteers football, LSU Tigers football, and Texas A&M Aggies football programs.