Clete Blakeman born on June 23, 1964, is an American football official who works in the National Football League (NFL). He wears the uniform number 34. Before his officiating career began he played college football with the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a backup quarterback from 1984 to 1987. Blakeman played in the Sugar Bowl in 1987 and won the game against the Southeastern Conference champion LSU.
His officiating career began in 2008 when he was hired by the NFL and served as a field judge from 2008-2009. He also worked in the 2009 AFC Wild Card game. In the 2010 season, he was promoted to referee. His career highlight came when he was chosen to be the referee of Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers which was held at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. After becoming a referee he has been assigned to nine postseason games, which include three conference championship games and Super Bowl 50.
Clete Blakeman Wife
According to Today, Clete Blakeman is married to his wife Katie Blakeman as of February 2025. Together, they are parents of two children, a son named Hudson and a daughter named Maeve (via Sports Talkline).
According to her LinkedIn profile, Katie Blakeman studied Communication Studies at the University of Nijmegen, Netherlands, and earned a BA in Business and Communications from Nebraska Wesleyan University (1998-2002).
What does Katie Blakeman do for a living?
According to her LinkedIn profile, as of February 2025, Katie Blakeman has been serving as a Senior Manager of Access and Reimbursement at Bayer since July 2023. Previously, she completed a short-term rotation in Public Policy and worked as an Associate Director and Field Reimbursement Manager in Oncology at Bayer. In the past, she also served as a Field Reimbursement Manager in Women's Healthcare/Hematology, as well as a Clinical Sales Specialist and Regional Trainer at Bayer.
How long have Clete Blakeman and Katie Blakeman been married?
According to Sports Talkline, Clete Blakeman and Katie Blakeman have been married for almost 15 years as of February 2025. They got married in 2010.
FAQs on Clete Blakeman
A. Clete Blakeman was born on June 23, 1964, As of now he is 60 years old as of February 2025.
A. Clete Blakeman is an American football official who works in the National Football League (NFL).
A. Yes, Clete Blakeman is married to Katie Blakeman.
A. Clete Blakeman wears uniform number 34.
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