As part of the partnership between the National Football League NFL) and the National Federation of tate High chool Associations NFH) to aid raise recognition and participation of high college football officials,  the Cleveland Browns' chosen officiating team was picked as the initial ever before NFL High chool Football Officials 'Staff of the Year.'"The NFL is honored to acknowledge the High chool Football Authorities 'Team of the Year' standing for the Cleveland Browns, " stated Roman Oben,  NFL Vice President of Football Advancement. "The teamwork and honesty this team of officials has shown during the 2023 high college football period shows their interest for growing and supporting football at every level. As we continue our partnership with NFH,  we intend to proceed recognizing these impressive secondary school authorities for their job on and off the area."This first-ever collaboration was composed of 7 NFL clubs to identify youth and high institution officials throughout their states in the months of eptember,  October and November. The initiative highlighted crews for their demonstration of neutrality Browns Jersey,  justness in rules execution and dedication as high college officials. An NFL selected panel evaluated the elections and chose the Browns' chosen officiating crew as the 'Team of the Year' for the dedication to senior high school football they presented throughout the part of their recognition,  the crew is welcomed to participate in the NFL Pro Dish Games and take part in numerous Pro Bowl occasions throughout the week. "Congratulations to Mark Riley,  William 'Jake' mith,  Nate Filkiins,  John Clay,  Trevor Lotz and Kurt chooley on being called the very first 'Crew of the Year' by the NFL,  representing the Cleveland Browns, " claimed Dr. Karissa Niehoff,  NFH CEO. "