Alex Kemp (American football official)
Alex Kemp | |
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| Occupation | NFL official (2014–) |
Alex Kemp is an American professional football official in the National Football League (NFL). He wears uniform number 55. He entered the league in the 2014 season as a side judge and was promoted to referee for the 2018 season following the retirements of Ed Hochuli and Jeff Triplette. He went to Greenville High School in Greenville, Michigan. [1] On January 2, 2022, Kemp was the referee during Antonio Brown’s departure from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and eventually his football career during a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets. [2] In September 2023, Kemp went viral for his response to Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith interrupting him over an intentional grounding call, with Kemp replying, "I'm talking to America here."[3]
2024 crew
[edit]Source:[4]
- R: Alex Kemp
- U: Mike Morton
- DJ: Robert Richeson
- LJ: Rusty Baynes
- FJ: Sean Petty
- SJ: Lo van Pham
- BJ: Scott Helverson
- RO: Gerald Frye
- RA: Julie Johnson
References
[edit]- ^ Schultz, Mark (March 6, 2018). "NFL promotes 2 second-generation referees: Shawn Hochuli and Alex Kemp". Football Zebras. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets - January 2nd, 2022". Pro Football Reference. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ Paul, Tony. "Referee, CMU product, tells Seahawks QB in Lions game: 'I'm talking to America here'". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ staff, Football Zebras (May 28, 2024). "Officiating crews for the 2024 season". Football Zebras. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
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