Everyone knows that the best referees are those who can ensure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally. When we think of such referees in the NFL the name Carl Cheffers certainly does come to mind. Carl Cheffers is an American football official who works in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Whittier, California on July 22, 1960, As of now he is 63 years old. Before his professional career began as a referee Cheffers played college at Whittier College where he was a linebacker.
Cheffers became interested in officiating because of his father and started officiating high school football games. He also officiated in the Pac-10 where he worked for five seasons and also worked in the Western Athletic Conference. In 2000, he was hired by the NFL as a side judge and was promoted to referee in 2008. In 2010 in a game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, he was chosen as a referee. In Super Bowl XLIX he was the alternate referee which was played at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on February 1, 2015. In Super Bowl LI in Houston On February 5, 2017, which was between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Cheffers was chosen to be the referee. Cheffers was also the referee in Super Bowl LV which was his second Super Bowl assignment as a referee. On Feb 12, 2023, he was selected as the referee of Super Bowl LVII.
Carl Cheffers is married to Nannette Cheffers and is blessed with two children, one son and one daughter. The name of the boy is Ben Cheffers who is a football official in the Big Sky Conference. The name of the girl is Melissa Cheffers who is a professional actress. Carl Cheffers and his entire family live in Southern California.
Carl Cheffers Salary
Carl Cheffers makes around $205,000 a year. Cheffers is a veteran referee in the NFL so he likely made more than the average referee working in the NFL. In addition to his base salary, Cheffers also received additional compensation for working playoff games and the Super Bowl.
Carl Cheffers Net Worth
Carl Cheffers’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. This includes his salary, bonuses, and other earnings from his career as an NFL referee. Cheffers has been an NFL referee for over 20 years and has officiated over 200 regular season games and 30 playoff games. He has also officiated three Super Bowls in his career and he deserves everything he has got he is one of the most brilliant referees in the NFL. He is also a well-respected figure in the sports world and in the upcoming years, his total net worth is only going to increase.
FAQs
A. He was the referee for Super Bowl LI, Super Bowl LV, and Super Bowl LVII.
A. Carl Cheffers is married to Nannette Cheffers and they have two children together
A. Carl Cheffers went to Whittier College in Whittier, California.
A. Carl Cheffers was born in Whittier, California on July 22, 1960, As of now he is 63 years old.
