Like in every other sport, the NFL has its own rules and regulations and sometimes players violate them. This is where the referees come into play. The job of referees in any sport is to ensure that the game is being played fairly. Now being an NFL referee is a bit different from officiating in other sports. This precious but highly dangerous sport requires a referee who not only has physical stamina but also mental stamina as well. When we think of such coaches in the NFL the name of Brad Allen certainly does come to mind. Brad Allen is an American football official in the National Football League. He was born in Lumberton, North Carolina on August 2, 1972.
Brad Allen started his career as a football official in high school and 2014 he made his debut in 2014 in the NFL. He was originally planned to be an umpire but after the referee Mike Carey announced his retirement, Allen was allowed to handle the referee position. His first match in the NFL as a referee was when the Chicago Bears faced the Buffalo Bills in 2014. When Allen became the referee in the NFL he was 42 years thus making him the youngest referee in the history of the NFL. Since then Allen has officiated many championship games and two Super Bowls, the first one in 2018 between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams and the other one in 2023 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. He is also the youngest referee in the history of the NFL to officiate a Super Bowl.
How Much Does Brad Allen Make?
Brad Allen makes around $250,000 annually. The average salary of an NFL referee is around $205,000 per year, Allen is one of the highest-paid referees in the entire NFL (via Pro Football Network). He also receives bonuses based on the importance of the game. Brad Allen also receives a pension from the NFL and the pension is based on the number of years he has worked as a referee.
Brad Allen's Net Worth
Brad Allen’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His net worth is mostly the reflection of his income from being an NFL referee. He has not signed any endorsement deals because of the NFL rules and regulations that prohibit referees from having any outside business interests. Brad Allen is one of the best referees in the NFL he is known for his fairness and consistency. He is a well-respected referee in the world of professional football.
FAQs on Brad Allen
A. Brad Allen is married to Jaclyn Allen.
A. Yes, Brad Allen has worked in the Super Bowl as a referee two times once in 2018 and once in 2023.
A. Brad Allen is a professional American football official who has been working in the NFL for almost over a decade.
A. Brad Allen went to The University of North Carolina.
