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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 16, 1956 Dillon, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1976–1978 | Tennessee |
| Position(s) | Nose tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1979 | Tennessee (GA) |
| 1980–1983 | Alabama A&M (DL) |
| 1984–1985 | Alabama State (DC) |
| 1986–1988 | Alabama A&M (DC) |
| 1989–1994 | Tennessee (DL/LB) |
| 1995–2008 | Tennessee (DC/LB) |
| 2009–2014 | LSU (DC/LB) |
| 2015–2017 | Texas A&M (DC/LB) |
| 2018–2019 | Arkansas (DC/LB) |
| 2022–2024 | Birmingham 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.