Ronald Torbert facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ronald Torbert
Torbert in January 2021
Nationality	American
Education	Michigan State University Harvard Law School (JD)
Occupation	NFL official (2010–present)

Ronald Torbert is a professional football official in the National Football League (NFL). He helps make sure games are fair and follow the rules. He started working as an official in 2010 and wears uniform number 62.

Early Life and Education

Before becoming an NFL official, Ronald Torbert went to college at Michigan State University. He also studied law at Harvard Law School, where he earned a special degree called a Juris Doctor (JD). This means he is trained as a lawyer. He went to high school in Youngstown, Ohio.

His Journey to the NFL

Ronald Torbert started his career in the NFL in 2010 as a "side judge." A side judge is one of the officials who watches the game from the sidelines.

In the 2014 NFL season, he became a referee. The referee is the head official on the field and makes the main decisions. Ronald Torbert is one of only eight African-American referees in the history of the NFL.

Big Games and Milestones

Ronald Torbert has been part of some very important NFL games. He was an alternate referee for Super Bowl LIII, which means he was ready to step in if needed.

He was also chosen as the main referee for Super Bowl LVI in 2022. This is a huge honor for an NFL official. He was also named the referee for Super Bowl LIX in 2025.

His 2024 Crew

For the 2024 NFL season, Ronald Torbert leads a team of officials. Each person has a specific job to help officiate the game:

• R: Ron Torbert (Referee)
• U: Barry Anderson (Umpire)
• DJ: Frank LeBlanc (Down Judge)
• LJ: Brian Bolinger (Line Judge)
• FJ: Ryan Dickson (Field Judge)
• SJ: Keith Washington (Side Judge)
• BJ: Tony Josselyn (Back Judge)
• RO: Mike Chase (Replay Official)
• RA: Jamie Alfieri-Tuss (Replay Assistant)

Life Outside the Field

When he's not on the football field, Ronald Torbert works as an attorney.