Everyone knows that the best referees are those who can ensure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally. Everyone thinks that being a referee in the NFL is an easy job but that's not the case. Referees must have the physical and mental strength to deal with different situations and make quick and unbiased decisions in heated moments. When we think of such referees who are known for their fairness the name Tra Blake certainly does come to mind. Jerome "Tra" Blake is an American football official, who officiates in the National Football League. He was born in Clermont, Florida on August 18, 1977. Currently, he is 45 years old which is a young age for a referee, the average age of a referee in the NFL is around 52.
Before his journey as an NFL official began, Tra Blake officiated many high school and college football games. His professional career as an NFL official started in 2020 when he was initially hired as a field judge, and in 2021, he was reassigned to the umpire position. He was finally promoted by the NFL to the referee position in 2022. He made his debut as a referee in a match between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Washington Commanders in the 2022 season. Tra Blake is considered one of the best referees in the entire league. Blake is a very private person he does not share anything about himself or his family on social media or any other platforms.
Tra Blake’s Uniform Number
The current uniform number of Tra Blake is 3. His initial uniform number that he wore until 2021 was 33. In his career as an NFL official, Blake has officiated many high-profile games such as when he was the referee in the biggest come-from-behind victory in NFL history where the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts.
Tra Blake Salary
The annual salary of Tra Blake has not been released by the NFL. Although an average referee in the NFL earns around $205,000 annually. So it is likely that Tra Blake also makes somewhere around $205,000 annually. In addition to his base salary, he also makes per-game bonuses which are different for every match, and solely are based on the importance of the game. Tra Blake is one of the most well-respected referees in the entire league. He is known for his capability to make quick and unbiased decisions in crucial moments.
FAQs
A. Tra Blake was born in Clermont, Florida on August 18, 1977. As of now, he is 45 years
A. Tra Blake went to the University of Central Florida.
A. Tra Blake was initially hired by the NFL in 2020 field judge, and in 2021, he was reassigned to the umpire position. He was finally promoted by the NFL to the position of referee in 2022.
A. Tra Blake is considered one of the best referees in the entire NFL because of his fierce mentality and his capability to make unbiased decisions at any stage of the game.
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