There are many sports in the world, some of them require physical strength and some of them require mental strength. But American football is a sport that requires both of these factors. This is a very beautiful yet highly dangerous sport and just like in any other sport teams and their players would do anything to secure victory. So it's a necessity to keep an eye on every playing player to ensure that the game is being played fairly and just like in any other sport this is where the referees come into play. When we think of such referees who are known for their fairness and unbiased decisions in the NFL the name of Shawn Smith certainly does come to mind.
Shawn Smith is a professional American football official. His professional career as an NFL official started in 2015 when he was initially hired by the NFL as an umpire. After years of working as an umpire, Smith became the sixth African-American referee in the history of the NFL when he was promoted to the position of a referee in 2018. He made his official debut in a match between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks in the 2018 season. As the years went Smith officiated in many big matches including several playoffs and many championship games.
How much money did Shawn Smith make in the NFL?
The exact amount that Shawn Smith makes in the NFL as a referee is not revealed but the average salary of an NFL referee in 2023 is around $205,000 annually, so Smith might also be making somewhere around $205,000. In addition to the yearly salary he also receives per-game bonuses which depend on the importance of the game.
Shawn Smith NFL Age
Shawn Smith is 44 years old. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 1978. He is considered as one of the best referees in the entire league due to his ability to make quick and accurate decisions in crucial moments. He is also well-respected by everyone in the NFL. Shawn Smith is a married man, he is married to Jennifer Anneken. The couple met each other in 2019 and after a few years of dating, they finally decided to tie the knot and married each other in 2021.
FAQs
A. Yes, Shawn Smith is married to Jennifer Anneken. The Couple met each other in 2019 and after a few years of dating decided to tie the knot and got married in 2021.
A. No, Shawn Smith thus far in his officiating career in the National Football League has never worked in a Super Bowl as a referee.
A. The uniform number of Shawn Smith as a referee in the NFL is 14.
A. Shawn Smith was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 1978. As of now, he is 44 years old.
A. Shawn Smith is considered one of the best referees in the entire NFL because of his fairness and fierce mentality to make quick decisions in tense moments.
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