Summary
Former Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten has accepted a coaching position as the tight end coach for the Oklahoma Sooners, part of a major college football program in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Witten has an extensive NFL background and previously coached at a high school level. This marks his first official college coaching role.
Key Facts
- Jason Witten will be the tight end coach for the Oklahoma Sooners, a top NCAA SEC program.
- Witten had a 17-season NFL career, mostly with the Dallas Cowboys, earning four All-Pro and 11 Pro Bowl selections.
- He holds the NFL record for most receptions by a tight end in a single game (18 receptions).
- Witten retired from playing in 2020 after a season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- He previously coached at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas, achieving a 46-15 record and winning state championships.
- Witten will join Oklahoma head coach Brent Venerable's coaching staff, which includes his former teammate DeMarco Murray.
- Witten was chosen over Alabama’s Bryan Ellis, who was also considered for the job.
- The Oklahoma Sooners had a successful 10-3 season with a College Football Playoff appearance but did not advance past the first round.
