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Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 6

Tennessee Football Legacy Recruit Recaps Visit To Knoxville

The Tennessee Volunteers have been actively targeting some of the best players in the 2027 recruiting class, as they have yet to land their first commit in that class.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 4

Clemson Offers 5-Star LB, Son of Former NFL Star

A five-star prospect – and the son of a former NFL star – has picked up an offer from Clemson. Liberty Christian (Argyle, Texas) linebacker Cooper Witten announced an offer from Clemson on Wednesday after competing at the Dabo Swinney Football Camp.

'Tennessee is not recruiting him like that' - Vols insider explains how UT is approaching the recruitment of Jason Witten's son

2027 five-star linebacker Cooper Witten is one of the most coveted football recruits in the nation. He's also the son of Tennessee Vols legend Jason Witten.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Tennessee Gets Good News on 11-Time Pro Bowler's Son

As the saying goes, like father, like son. The son of former NFL tight end Jason Witten, Cooper, doesn't play offense like his dad did. But it's possible he could go to his father's school.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / May 28

Top Linebacker in 2027 Class & Son of Vol Legend Set to Visit Tennessee Volunteers

The top linebacker in the 2027 recruiting class, Cooper Witten, is set to visit Tennessee this week. The Tennessee Volunteers currently have most of their attention shifted to the 2026 recruiting class as they just held their annual 865 event this past weekend.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 27

Josh Heupel will get highly touted son of Tennessee Vols legend Jason Witten to Knoxville for an important recruiting visit

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel is going to get a shot at convincing one of the top players in the 2027 recruiting class to follow his father's footsteps

NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Nation's No. 1 LB, Son of NFL Legend Set to Visit SEC Powerhouse

Throughout his 17-year career in the NFL, tight end Jason Witten established himself as a star, making 11 Pro Bowls and accumulating 1,228 receptions, 13,046 yards and 74 touchdowns.

Texas Longhorns News / Gridiron Heroics / May 17

Texas Longhorns Extend Offer to Son of Dallas Cowboys Legend

The Texas Longhorns are coming off of a season that saw them go 10-3 overall and 6-2 in the SEC. While they are expected to, once again, be competitive in 2025, they are always looking to the future, just as all other college football programs are.

Texas Longhorns Offer Son of Dallas Cowboys Legend, No. 1 LB in 2027 Class

With commitments coming in hot and fast for their 2026 recruiting class, the Texas Longhorns are already setting some groundwork for the 2027 recruiting class.

NFL News / Mike Farrell Sports / May 16

RECRUITING: Son of Former All-Pro TE Picks up Huge Offer

Having a father who excelled on the football field during both his college and NFL career can be quite an inspiration. That is working for Class of 2027 linebacker Cooper Witten, son of Jason Witten, who has become an elite recruit with upwards of 20 offers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 16

College Football Powerhouse Extends Offer To Jason Witten’s Son

Jason Witten was a longtime staple of the Dallas Cowboys as a tight end. Now, his son, Cooper, is earning major interest from college programs. Cooper Witten, who is a linebacker in the Class of 2027, has garnered interest from programs such as Baylor, Tennessee, Oklahoma, LSU, Arkansas, SMU, Michigan, Oregon and Texas A&M, among others.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Cowboys Eyeing 'Jason Witten 2.0' As Top NFL Draft Pick

FRISCO - We can make an argument that there is some clarity regarding a Dallas Cowboys' "wish list'' for the NFL Draft and its early rounds. Keep it simple. A receiver like Tetairoa McMillan or Matthew Golden in the first round, and then a running back like Omarion Hampton or TreVeyon Henderson in the second round?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 6

Notre Dame Football to Host Son of Future NFL Hall of Famer

Notre Dame football has become the stopping grounds for plenty of sons of NFL legends. The sons of Jerome Bettis, Brian Urlacher, Ryan Clark, Bryant Young,

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 6

Ohio State Set for Recruiting Visit with Son of Former NFL Star

The Ohio State Buckeyes could be bringing the son of an NFL legend into their ranks. Mike Singer of On 3 has revealed that Ohio State has lined up a visit with linebacker Cooper Witten, the son of former NFL tight end Jason Witten.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Jason Witten’s Son Drawing Interest From Major College Football Programs

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten was a longtime staple in the NFL. Witten was drafted in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft and spent all but one year of his NFL career with the Cowboys. Now, his son, Cooper Witten, is drawing interest.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 21

Jason Witten has lofty long-term career goal

Around this time next year, we will probably be praising Dallas Cowboys legendary TE Jason Witten for making it to the Hall of Fame on his first opportunity.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / February 13

Franchise legend open to future position with Cowboys

The All-Pro tight end will not be with the team in 2025, though, and he recently confirmed a position on Dallas’ staff was never discussed.

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Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / February 12

Jason Witten Doesn't Hold Back On Coaching The Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys' coaching search took several directions this offseason, and there were several interesting candidates. From the already-hired Bill Belichick and Deion Sanders to former players and Super Bowl winners, the list of potential head coaches on the Dallas sideline included some of the biggest names in football.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Jason Witten Will Not Be Part Of Cowboys’ 2025 Staff

The Dallas Cowboys will not be hiring Jason Witten as part of their 2025 coaching staff, according to owner Jerry Jones. “Certainly, Jason is an outstanding coach,” Jones said of Witten, via ProFootballTalk.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / January 23

Oregon Ducks Offer 4-Star Recruit, Son of Dallas Cowboys Legend Jason Witten

The Oregon Ducks are no stranger to snagging elite talent from the Lone Star State but their latest recruiting offer comes with a new level of Texas-sized greatness.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18