Cletus W. Blakeman (born June 23, 1964) [1] is an American professional football official in the National Football League (NFL). His uniform number is 34. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

4 days ago · Clete Blakeman will lead the crew for the conference title game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, the league announced, Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. He's ...

3 days ago · While there's little, if anything, referee Clete Blakeman could've said after Sunday's AFC Championship game to calm the sea of outrage engulfing NFL officials, it would've been nice to hear him ...

5 days ago · Clete Blakeman will be the head referee. Blakeman's crew refereed one Bills game in the regular season and zero Chiefs games. In the Week 17 game between Buffalo and the Jets, there were 23 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Blakeman's crews (252 penalties in 16 games) and Hochuli's crews (221 penalties in 16 games) have two of the highest penalty totals in the NFL this season, according to NFL Penalty Data.

Jan 20, 2025 · Clete Blakeman is an NFL referee and personal injury attorney from Omaha, Nebraska, who balanced professional sports along with the practice of law. A former backup quarterback at the University of Nebraska, he rose to the elite rank of NFL official-refereeing Super Bowl 50 and simultaneously has gained a strong legal career as a partner with ...

4 days ago · Referee Clete Blakeman talked to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other players and coaches during Sunday’s AFC Championship. Blakeman did not talk to reporters after the game. No one else from the NFL’s officiating function spoke to the media, either. Per the league, there was no ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with referee Clete Blakeman (34) against the Washington Commanders prior to a preseason game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Clete Blakeman. Position: Field Judge, Referee More bio, uniform, draft info. 34. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Officials Index; Season Totals. Since 1999; Season Totals Table; Totals League Averages Relative; Year G G plyf Pos Home Visitor Home% HWin% Tot Yds Pen/G Yds/G Home% HWin% Pen/G Yds/G Home% HWin% Pen/G Yds/G; 2008: 15: ...

Jan 22, 2024 · Referee Clete Blakeman's crew will officiate the NFC championship game between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.