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]
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