What is Clete Blakeman's Salary in 2023?

Last Modified Sep 13, 2023 13:35 GMT
Clete Blakeman
Clete Blakeman

As we all know American football is not just like any other sport on the one hand it's beautiful but on the other hand, this sport is considered one of the most dangerous sports in the world. American football is a very fast-paced sport and just like any other sport teams and their players will do anything to secure victory against their opponents. This sport also has its own rules and regulations and to ensure that the rules are being followed is the job of an NFL referee. The primary job of the referees in the NFL is to make sure that the game is being played fairly. When we think of the names of top referees in the NFL, the name of Clete Blakeman is certainly one of them. Clete Blakeman is a professional American football official, he was born in Blair, Nebraska on June 23, 1964. Currently, he is 59 years old.

Before his journey in the NFL as an official began Blakeman used to play college football with the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team at the University of Nebraska from 1984 to 1987. Blakeman's career in the NFL as an official began in 2008 when he was initially hired as a field judge. After working at the position of field judge for multiple years Blakeman got promoted to the position of referee in 2010. He made his debut as a referee in the NFL in the 2010 season in a match between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. Blakeman over the years has worked in many big matches including many championship and playoff games. He was named as the alternate referee in three Super Bowls, Blakeman was also named as the official referee in the Super Bowl 50 in 2016. Clete Blakeman is a married man; he is married to Katie Blakeman. The couple after years of dating got married in 2010 and since then they have been blessed with two children.

Clete Blakeman's Net Worth

Clete Blakeman’s net worth is estimated to be approximately around $2-3 million in 2023. His net worth is mostly the reflection of his earnings from him being an NFL referee. But he also is a partner in a law firm in Omaha, Nebraska.

How Much Does Clete Blakeman's Makes?

Clete Blakeman earns around $200,000 per year from his NFL officiating career, and the estimated earnings from his law practice are around $100,000 per year. He is one of the wealthiest referees in the entire NFL. Clete Blakeman is a well-respected personality in this precious sport.

FAQs

A. Yes, Clete Blakeman is married to Katie Blakeman. The Couple after years of dating got married in 2010 and since then have been blessed with two beautiful children.

A. Yes, Clete Blakeman worked as the official NFL referee in the Super Bowl 50 in 2016. He has also worked in the Super Bowl as an alternate three times in 2014,2018 and 2019.

A. Clete Blakeman went to the University of Nebraska.

A. Clete Blakeman was born in Blair, Nebraska on June 23, 1964. Currently, he is 59 years old.

A. Clete Blakeman is considered one of the best referees in the entire NFL because of his fairness and his consistency.

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