The Times-Delphic · Feb 23, 2022
Profile of a Superbowl referee
Photo by Libby Helverson | Contributing Writer
Scott Helverson, in his 19th season as a back judge in the NFL, officiated at this year’s Super Bowl between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Helverson is an Iowa native and went to East High School. Afterwards he was a walk-on for Iowa’s football program, but quickly became a starting player. He eventually earned a scholarship and became his team’s MVP.
He caught 76 passes for 996 yards and scored 11 touchdowns in his collegiate career and was a member of two Rose Bowl teams.
After graduating from Iowa, Helverson didn’t anticipate becoming a referee.