Football | 2/9/2026 5:15:00 PM

NORFOLK, Va., February 9, 2026 - The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) proudly celebrates two distinguished football officiating alumni, Greg Steed and Roy Ellison, who served on the officiating crew for the Super Bowl XL marking another milestone in their accomplished careers and a powerful testament to the MEAC’s officiating impact on the national stage.
Greg Steed served as a back judge during the Super Bowl. 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

Roy Ellison served as an umpire during the Super Bowl XL game. A graduate of Savannah State University and former Tigers football player, Roy 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 LX (60) – On-field Umpire

The MEAC congratulates both Steed and Ellison on their continued success and national recognition, as they represent the conference on football’s biggest stage.