In April 1947, Tevis signed to play professional football in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played for the Dodgers during their 1947 and 1948 seasons, appearing in a total of 22 games. He was elevated as the Dodgers' No. right halfback in August 1948. He also handled punting and extra points for the Dodgers.
