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  • The numbers are for identification purpose. If you're asking how the numbers are chosen... don't know. If you're asking how officials are chosen for the NFL, I can provide some information. Prospective officials must apply. However, they don't come off the street. You must have some substantial college (Division 1) experience or other professional league experience. (Professional leagues such as the Canadian League, Arena League, or the now defunct NFL Europe.) NFL official applicants are observed/scouted as part of the screening process. The real starting point is youth and/or junior high football, progressing to high school varsity, then lower level college, then higher college levels. You must prove your ability every step of the way.

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