Everyone knows that in order for a team to succeed in any sport, the team players must perform at their best level. Only a great referee can ensure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally. NFL referees play a crucial role in every game and help maintain the order of the game. Being a referee in the National Football League is a job that requires a high level of skill and knowledge, and it is only given to the best of the best. When we think of the name of one of the best NFL referees the name Clete Blakeman certainly does come to mind. Clete Blakeman was born in Blair, Nebraska on June 23, 1964. As of now, he is 59 years old.
Clete Blakeman is a professional American Football coach, who officiates as a referee in the National Football League. Blakeman over the years has worked in many big matches including many championship and playoff games. He has now been officiating in the NFL for over a decade. His career in the NFL, as an official began when he was initially hired as a field judge in 2008. After working in the same position of field judge for two years, Blakeman was finally promoted to the position of referee in 2010. Blakeman made his official debut as a referee in a match between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 season.
Clete Blakeman got the inspiration to become an NFL official from his dad Mike Blakeman who also was a football official. Clete Blakeman is married to Katie Blakeman. The couple after years of dating finally decided to tie the knot and got married in 2010. Since then Clete and Katie Blakeman have been blessed with two children.
What position did Clete Blakeman play?
Clete Blakeman played as a backup quarterback with the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. Blakeman was the backup to the starting quarterback of the Cornhuskers Steve Taylor.
Clete Blakeman’s Career with Nebraska
Clete Blakeman played with the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1984 to 1987. In the 1986 season, Blakeman started two games in place of an injured Steve Taylor. In the 1987 season, in a match between Nebraska and Kansas, where Nebraska defeated Blakeman and completed 10-of-12 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown. After finishing his college career, Blakeman followed his father's footsteps and became an NFL official.
FAQs
A. Clete Blakeman is considered one of the best referees in the entire NFL because of his ability to make quick and unbiased decisions.
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 is an American football official who works in the National Football League (NFL).
A. The uniform number of Clete Blakeman is 34.
