Overview
- The Sooners announced the hire on January 15, with Witten expressing enthusiasm to work under head coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.
- Witten’s 17-year NFL career included 11 Pro Bowls, 1,228 receptions and 13,046 yards, and he is a 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame modern-era finalist.
- He led Liberty Christian (Argyle, Texas) for the past five seasons, winning state titles in 2023 and 2024 and reaching the championship game again this past season.
- Witten replaces Joe Jon Finley, who was relieved of duties on January 1, as Oklahoma reshapes a tight end group affected by departures and eligibility turnover.
- Coverage notes potential recruiting implications given Witten’s son, Cooper, a top 2027 prospect per 247Sports, though his college decision remains unconfirmed.