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3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
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4 days ago
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Clemson Momentum Building Around Son of Dallas Cowboys Legend
Clemson Momentum Building Around Son of Dallas Cowboys Legend originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Clemson didn't just hand out an offer to Cooper Witten—they saw enough in person to make a move on one of the most complete defenders in the 2027 class. Advertisement Witten, a five-star linebacker out of Liberty Christian in Argyle, Texas, earned his offer from the Tigers after showcasing his skills at the Dabo Swinney Football Camp on Wednesday. But this wasn't just another blue-chip prospect auditioning for a national program. Witten carries the type of on-field presence—and off-field pedigree—that instantly grabs attention. The son of Dallas Cowboys icon Jason Witten, Cooper has already built a name of his own in recruiting circles. Ranked as the No. 1 linebacker and the No. 17 overall player nationally by the 247Sports Composite, he's become one of the most talked-about prospects in the 2027 cycle. And after his performance in Clemson, that buzz only grew. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, Witten moves with rare fluidity for his size. A verified 10.91-second 100-meter time backs up what college coaches have seen on tape: elite closing speed, versatility, and football instincts that can't be taught. That mix of traits—along with strong showings on the elite camp circuit—makes him one of the more polished early defensive prospects in recent memory. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is confronted by Eagles' cornerback Lito Sheppard (26) during a 2007 game at Texas Stadium.© Torin Halsey / USA TODAY NETWORK Witten's offer list already spans more than two dozen programs, including Alabama, Michigan, Texas, Notre Dame, Oregon, and his father's alma mater, Tennessee. But what sets him apart isn't just the names on the list—it's how early he's proven he belongs at the top of it. Advertisement His sophomore season alone included 45 tackles, five interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), and seven receiving touchdowns on offense. He also starred on special teams and contributes in basketball and track, reflecting the multi-sport athleticism often seen in future NFL stars. Whether he projects as a safety or a modern off-ball linebacker at the next level, Witten's football IQ and physicality give him an unusually high floor. Add in the NFL bloodlines, and it's no surprise Clemson made the offer as soon as they saw him up close. Related: Son of Eagles Legend Impresses With First-Team Defense Related: Son of Eagles Legend Impresses With First-Team Defense Related: John Harbaugh Shares Strong Praise for DeAndre Hopkins After Ravens Practice This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
22-05-2025
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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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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
