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 Clay Martin certainly does ring a bell.
Clay Martin is an American football official who has worked in the National Football League (NFL) since the 2015 NFL season. He began his officiating career in 2015 as an umpire and officiated many games in the NFL. After a few years of working as an umpire, Rogers was finally promoted to the position of referee in the 2018 season.
Referee Number 19
Clay Martin is the referee number 19. His professional officiating career started when he was hired by the NFL in 2015 as an umpire. He was promoted to referee in 2018 following the retirement of Terry McAulay and Gene Steratore.
Clay Martin’s Crew
Clay Martin’s crew works together to make sure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally.
Clay Martin is the referee of the crew.
James Carter is the umpire of the crew.
Jerrod Phillips is the down judge of the crew.
Greg Bradley is the line judge of the crew.
Alonzo Ramsey is the field judge of the crew.
Dave Hawkshaw is the side judge of the crew.
Greg Wilson is the back judge of the crew.
Brian Matoren is the replay official of the crew.
Bryant Thompson is the alternate referee of the crew.
Clay Martin’s Personal Life
Clay Martin was born on April 19, 1975, in Pensacola, Florida. As of now, he is 48 years old. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University and graduated in 1997 with a degree in business administration in 1997. Martin also works as a high school basketball coach at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. He is a well-respected man in both of his careers. Clay Martin is married to Shannon Martin. The couple after years of dating got married in 2004, and since then they have been blessed with two children; McKenzie was born in 2001 and Chase was born in 2003. Martin by his hard work has made himself into one the best referees in the game today.
FAQs
A. Clay Martin’s crew consists of Clay Martin, James Carter, Jerrod Phillips, Greg Bradley, Alonzo Ramsey, Dave Hawkshaw, Greg Wilson, Brian Matoren, and Bryant Thompson.
A. Clay Martin went to Oklahoma Baptist University and graduated in 1997.
A. Yes, Clay Martin is married to Shannon Martin. The couple after years of dating got married in 2004, and since then they have been blessed with two children.
A. The uniform number of Clay Martin as a referee in the National Football League is 19.
