Clete Blakeman

Who is Clete Blakeman?

Clete Blakeman is an official in the National Football League since the 2008 NFL season, wearing uniform number 34. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, he began his American football officiating career in the Big 12 Conference, then moved to the NFL in 2008 as a field judge for the first two seasons of his pro football officiating career, and became a referee for the 2010 NFL season after Don Carey returned to the back judge position. He was selected as the alternate referee for Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos in February 2014.

Blakeman's 2013 NFL officiating crew consists of umpire Garth DeFelice, head linesman Tony Veteri, line judge Ron Marinucci, field judge Dave Meslow, side judge Greg Meyer and back judge Terrence Miles.

When he's not officiating NFL games, Blakeman is an attorney for Blakeman Law pcllo in Omaha.

Blakeman's crew was involved in a controversial call at the end of the New England Patriots-Carolina Panthers Monday Night Football game on November 18, 2013. With the Panthers holding a 24–20 lead, the Patriots drove to the Carolina 18-yard line with 3 seconds remaining in the game.