Rare footage of Mike Pereira calling a college game

[FredFan7]

Mike Pereira calls the Cotton Bowl. First time on camera is at the 18 minute mark of the video.

I wonder if he decided to continue his career on the field in the NFL, if he would have eventually become a referee?

[FredFan7]

Two clips:

streamable.com/n8853f

streamable.com/hy0p2x