Sources: Sooners set to add Witten as TE coach

Oklahoma is finalizing a deal to name former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Jason Witten as the program’s next tight ends coach, sources confirmed to ESPN Thursday.

Witten, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection from 2003 to ’20, will join coach Brent Venables’ staff after the Sooners parted ways with former tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley after five seasons earlier this month. News of Witten’s expected hiring was first reported by CBS Sports.

Cooper, currently ranks as ESPN’s No. 2 outside linebacker and No. 27 overall prospect in the 2027 class.

Witten is now set to join an Oklahoma offensive staff overseen by second-year coordinator Ben Arbuckle.

Veteran tight end Jaren Kanak emerged as a prominent piece within Arbuckle’s offense in 2025, catching 44 passes for 533 yards en route to third-team All-SEC honors in his final college season. Colorado State transfer tight end Rocky Beers, who committed to the Sooners on Jan. 5, logged 31 receptions for 388 yards and seven scores this past fall and projects as a Week 1 starter in 2026.