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 names of one of the best NFL referees the name Shawn Smith certainly does ring a bell.
Shawn Smith is an American football official who has worked in the National Football League (NFL) since the 2015 NFL season. His career as an official in the National Football League began in 2015 as an umpire.
Referee Number 14
Shawn Smith is the referee number 14. Smith was initially hired as an umpire. After working at the same position for a few years Smith was finally promoted to the position of referee in 2018. After officiating in many big matches including several playoffs and many championship games, Smith was listed as head referee in 2022.
Shawn Smith’s Crew
Shawn Smith’s professional officiating career started out when he was hired by the NFL in 2015 as an umpire. He was promoted to referee in 2018 following the retirements of Terry McAulay, Mike Carey, Jerome Boger, Don Carey, and Ronald Torbert. Shawn Smith’s crew works together to make sure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally.
Shawn Smith is the referee of the crew.
Bryan Neale is the umpire of the crew.
Jay Bilbo is the down judge of the crew.
Jeff Seeman is the line judge of the crew.
Dyrol Prioleau is the field judge of the crew.
Clay Reynard is the side judge of the crew.
Dino Paganelli is the back judge of the crew.
Mike Wimmer is the replay official of the crew.
Sebrina Brunson is the alternate referee of the crew.
Shawn Smith’s Personal Life
Shawn Smith was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 1978. As of now, he is 44 years old. Shawn Smith is married to Jennifer Anneken. The Couple met each other in 2019 and after a few years of dating decided to get married in 2021. Smith is an NFL official and also works as an internal auditor. He is a well-respected man in both of his careers. Smith by his hard work has made himself into one the best referees in the game today.
FAQs
A. Shawn Smith’s crew consists of Shawn Smith, Bryan Neale, Jay Bilbo, Jeff Seeman, Dyrol Prioleau, Clay Reynard, Dino Paganelli, Mike Wimmer, and Sebrina Brunson.
A. Shawn Smith was promoted to the referee in the 2018 season.
A. The average salary of an NFL referee in 2023 is around $205,000 annually, so Smith might also be making somewhere around $205,000.
A. The uniform number of Shawn Smith as a referee in the National Football League is 14.
