Jason Witten makes college coaching debut as Oklahoma tight ends coach

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is set to make his college coaching debut on Friday night when the Oklahoma Sooners host UTEP in Norman. The 11-time Pro Bowler joined the Sooners staff in January after spending five seasons as a high school coach at Liberty Christian School in Texas. Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle praised Witten's transition to the college ranks, noting his extensive NFL experience and humility within the Oklahoma program. Quarterback John Mateer has spent time working directly with the new assistant to gain insights from his professional career. This assignment marks Witten's first role on a collegiate coaching staff following a 17-year NFL playing career that included 1,228 receptions.

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