Oklahoma Hires Jason Witten as Tight Ends Coach

Jason Witten, a former NFL tight end and Tennessee standout, has been hired as the tight ends coach for the Oklahoma Sooners, marking his entry into college football coaching. The 43-year-old Witten replaces Joe Jon Finley, who departed the program after five seasons. The move was reported on Thursday and finalized recently, adding a decorated veteran to Oklahoma's staff ahead of its first season in the Southeastern Conference.

Witten brings a wealth of experience from a 17-year professional career, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys, where he played 15 seasons after being selected in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He concluded his playing days with one season for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020. Over that span, Witten earned 11 Pro Bowl selections and was named a first-team All-Pro twice and second-team All-Pro twice. He holds Cowboys franchise records for receptions with 1,215, receiving yards at 12,977, and games played at 255. In 2012, he set the NFL single-game record for tight end receptions with 18 catches against the New York Giants. Witten also received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2012 and the Bart Starr Award in 2013 for his leadership and...