Edward G. Hochuli (born December 25, 1950) is an attorney (Lawyer) for the firm of Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. since 1983 and better known as an American football official (Official (American football)) in the National Football League (NFL) since the 1990 NFL season. His uniform number is 85. Prior to his officiating career, he played college football for four seasons at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

Hochuli is one of the most respected officials in the NFL for working numerous playoff (National Football League playoffs) games, two Super Bowls. He is also known for his athletic physique and explanations on the football field. In a poll (Opinion poll) conducted by ESPN in 2008, Hochuli tied referee Mike Carey (Mike Carey (American football)) for "best referee" votes among NFL head coaches with eight. Beginning his twentieth season in the league and eighteenth as referee (crew chief) with the 2009 NFL season, Hochulis officiating crew consists of umpire Chad Brown (Chad Brown (American football official)), head linesman Mark Hittner, line judge Tim Podraza, field judge Craig Wrolstad, side judge Barry Anderson (Barry Anderson (American football)) and back judge Kirk Dornan.