Alex Kemp (American football official)

Alex Kemp
OccupationNFL 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] 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."[2]

  1. ^ Schultz, Mark (March 6, 2018). "NFL promotes 2 second-generation referees: Shawn Hochuli and Alex Kemp". Football Zebras. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  2. ^ Paul, Tony. "Referee, CMU product, tells Seahawks QB in Lions game: 'I'm talking to America here'". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 2, 2024.