While the lone former black college player on a Super Bowl LX roster – Florida A&M product and New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings – was inactive because of an injury, there was HBCU representation on the field in Sunday’s big game.
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) proudly celebrated two distinguished football officiating alumni, Greg Steed and Roy Ellison, who served on the officiating crew for Super Bowl LX marking another milestone in their accomplished careers and a powerful testament to the MEAC’s officiating impact on the national stage.
Steed served as a back judge during Super Bowl LX. A graduate of Howard University and former Bison football player, Steed began his officiating career in the MEAC before advancing through the Atlantic 10 and Big East conferences and ultimately earning his place in the National Football League (NFL).
Steed remains deeply connected to the MEAC, currently serving as a grader, clinician, and mentor for the conference’s back judges, helping to develop the next generation of football officials.
His Super Bowl resume is among the most impressive in the profession. Steed has worked:
Super Bowl XLIV (44) – On-field Back Judge
Super Bowl LIV (54) – On-field Back Judge
Super Bowl LX (60) – On-field Back Judge
Super Bowl XLII (42) – Alternate Official
Ellison served as an umpire during Super Bowl LX. A graduate of Savannah State University and former Tigers football player, Ellison also launched his officiating career in the MEAC. He later officiated in Conference USA before moving to the NFL, where he has built a highly respected career as an on-field official.
Ellison continues to serve the MEAC as a clinician and mentor for conference umpires, providing leadership, instruction, and professional guidance to current officials.
His Super Bowl assignments include:
Super Bowl XLIII (43) – On-field Umpire
Super Bowl LII (52) – On-field Umpire
Super Bowl LVII (57) – On-field Umpire
Super Bowl LIV (54) – On-field Back Judge
Super Bowl LX (60) – On-field Umpire
The BCSP and MEAC congratulates both Steed and Ellison on their continued success and national recognition, as they represent the conference and all of black college football on the sport’s biggest stage.