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USA Today
17 hours ago
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2027 5-star LB praises Texas A&M DC Jay Bateman, sees Aggies as a future option
Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten's NFL career ended after the 2020 season. Since his retirement, the future Hall of Famer has been one of the top high school coaches in Texas, having coached at Liberty Christian since 2021. Like every Father's dream, Witten has been able to coach his two sons, including 2027 five-star linebacker Cooper Witten, who Texas A&M has heavily recruited. Witten is one of the best athletes in the 2027 cycle, and to no surprise, he could also play tight end at the next level due to his impressive speed and catch radius. However, he may be too solid a defender not to keep at linebacker. On Friday, KBTX reporter Tyler Shaw caught up with the younger Witten during a preseason summer scrimmage, where he praised Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, who is also one of the top linebacker coaches and developers in the country. "I like (Texas) A&M a lot. Their defensive coordinator, Jay Bateman is a great coach, great guy to talk to, etc." Witten stated. "I really think he could develop me and make me into the best player I can be." This is high praise for Bateman, who, despite losing his play-calling duties this offseason, has continued to be one of the best recruiters in the country, helping land several high-ranking 2026 prospects, including five-star defensive end Tristian Given and five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington. At linebacker, former Florida LB Scooby Williams is coming off his best collegiate season, while junior Taurean York is one his way to becoming a potential first-round pick after the 2025 season. Cooper Witten was elite on both sides of the ball during his 2024 junior season, recording 45 tackles, one sack, 5 INTs (2 return touchdowns), six pass breakups, and one safety on defense. Witten hauled in 15 receptions for 263 yards and seven touchdowns as a tight end/receiver. According to 247Sports, Cooper Witten is currently positioned as the 24th-ranked prospect in the 2027 class, the No. 1-ranked linebacker, and the 4th-ranked prospect in Texas. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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Cooper Witten, son of Dallas Cowboys legend, to camp at Notre Dame
The son of an NFL legend will have a chance to shine at Notre Dame's Irish Invasion event this weekend. Top Fighting Irish target Cooper Witten will be at the program's signature recruiting event along with a bevy of other top prospects who have been on ND's radar. Advertisement The Class of 2027 five-star linebacker from Liberty Christian (Argyle, TX) grew up watching his father, Jason, excel in a likely Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders. After retirement, Witten became the head coach at Liberty Christian, where Cooper and his older brother CJ attend. He led the program to back to back state championships in 2023 and 2024. The 6-foot and 3-inch, 210-pound younger Witten earned an offer from Clemson Wednesday after showcasing his skills at the Dabo Swinney football camp. Witten moves with ease and has run a 10.91-second 100 meters. His elite closing speed and football instincts make him one of the premiere defenders in his class. His offer list includes heavy hitters outside of Notre Dame, including Alabama, Michigan, Texas and his father's alma mater, Tennessee. In his sophomore season, he had 45 tackles, five interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and seven receiving scores on offense. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Advertisement Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Cooper Witten, son of Dallas Cowboys legend, to camp at Notre Dame
USA Today
06-06-2025
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- USA Today
Cooper Witten, son of Dallas Cowboys legend, to camp at Notre Dame
Cooper Witten, son of Dallas Cowboys legend, to camp at Notre Dame The son of an NFL legend will have a chance to shine at Notre Dame's Irish Invasion event this weekend. Top Fighting Irish target Cooper Witten will be at the program's signature recruiting event along with a bevy of other top prospects who have been on ND's radar. The Class of 2027 five-star linebacker from Liberty Christian (Argyle, TX) grew up watching his father, Jason, excel in a likely Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders. After retirement, Witten became the head coach at Liberty Christian, where Cooper and his older brother CJ attend. He led the program to back to back state championships in 2023 and 2024. The 6-foot and 3-inch, 210-pound younger Witten earned an offer from Clemson Wednesday after showcasing his skills at the Dabo Swinney football camp. Witten moves with ease and has run a 10.91-second 100 meters. His elite closing speed and football instincts make him one of the premiere defenders in his class. His offer list includes heavy hitters outside of Notre Dame, including Alabama, Michigan, Texas and his father's alma mater, Tennessee. In his sophomore season, he had 45 tackles, five interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and seven receiving scores on offense. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
USA Today
22-05-2025
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- USA Today
Alabama extends offer to 2027 5-star linebacker, son of NFL legend
Alabama extends offer to 2027 5-star linebacker, son of NFL legend One of the nation's top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, the Alabama Crimson Tide have reportedly extended an offer to highly-touted linebacker Cooper Witten. Witten is the son of former NFL tight end great Jason Witten, who was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection across 17 NFL seasons from 2003-20, 16 of which came with the Dallas Cowboys. According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Witten is considered as the nation's No. 18 overall player in the 2027 class, as well as the top linebacker in the cycle. A five-star prospect, the nation's top 2027 linebacker is also ranked as the No. 4 player in the state of Texas where he attends Liberty Christian School. At the moment, Alabama's 2027 recruiting class is currently one of the nation's best, ranking No. 4 nationally with a pair of commitments. Those two commits are a pair of four-star's, edge rushers Jabarrius Garror and wide receiver Alexander Ward. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
20-05-2025
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- USA Today
Georgia football offers son of Dallas Cowboys legend
Georgia football offers son of Dallas Cowboys legend The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to five-star linebacker recruit Cooper Witten. Witten is a member of the class of 2027. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound linebacker plays high school football for Liberty Christian in Argyle, Texas. 247Sports ranks Witten as the No. 17 recruit in the country, the No. 1 linebacker and the No. 4 prospect in Texas. Does the Witten name sound familiar? Well, Cooper Witten's father is former legendary Dallas Cowboys tight in Jason Witten. Witten now is the head coach at Liberty Christian, so he gets the special opportunity to coach his son. Witten has helped Liberty Christian win back-to-back state championships. Jason Witten is fourth all-time in career NFL receptions with 1,228. He made 11 Pro Bowls in 17 NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys (16) and Las Vegas Raiders (one). However, Cooper Witten is positioned to make a name for himself. One school to watch for Cooper Witten is Tennessee. Jason Witten played college football at Tennessee. Georgia is always a contender to land the best linebacker recruits in the country. The Bulldogs routinely sign multiple top 10 linebacker recruits and are showing no signs of slowing down. "Blessed and grateful to receive an offer from the University of Georgia," said Witten via social media after receiving an offer from Georgia. The five-star linebacker has recent scholarship offers from Texas, Arizona State, Ohio State and Nebraska. Cooper Witten's offer from UGA
