The physicality of the pro game wore on LeVias, who famously remarked, "As the season progresses I get lighter, faster and more afraid." Well versed in avoiding the measuring tape as well as bigger defensive players, one scout claimed to have measured LeVias at 5'8", 163. The pro game eventually became unappealing to LeVias, who already prepared for life after football, working for the Conoco oil company and having a partnership in a Houston men's clothing store even while playing.
The physical strain of professional football affected LeVias, who famously said, "As the season progresses I become more slender, quicker, and more nervous." A scout observed that LeVias was reportedly 5'8" and 163 lbs. The pro game ultimately became unappealing to LeVias, who had already begun preparing for life after football by working for Conoco oil company and owning a partnership in a Houston men's clothing store.