Five-star 2027 LB Cooper Witten (6-foot-2, 220 pounds) has committed to Oklahoma, reuniting with his father, Jason Witten, who serves as the Sooners’ tight ends coach.

The Argyle Liberty Christian standout previously played three varsity seasons for his father, helping lead the program to TAPPS state titles in 2023 in Division II and 2024 in Division I. Now, the father-son championship-delivering combo will reunite in Norman.

Witten picked the Sooners over offers from Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Texas A&M.

Witten brings rare versatility and proven production. He has lined up at safety and linebacker and has contributed on offense during his high school career. That all-around athleticism consistently shows up on film. Witten moves well in space, tracks the football naturally and plays with a relentless motor.

Through three varsity seasons, he has totaled more than 200 career tackles, including 87 as a junior in 2025.

Scouting Report: Witten owns verified 10.91 track speed with advanced instincts and physicality. His background at safety shows up in coverage skills, now paired with downhill burst and finishing power. He’s also an explosive offensive weapon, underscoring rare athletic versatility that boosts his overall long-term linebacker projection. High-level production, leadership qualities and a multi-sport pedigree cement him as one of the most complete and high-upside defenders in the 2027 class nationally.

His recruitment was led by OU Head Coach Brent Venables and OU Inside Linebackers Coach Nate Dreiling. 

"I love the way he coaches," Witten said of Dreiling. 

Cooper credits his father’s experience at both the college and NFL levels for shaping his development and preparing him for developing into one of the nation's highest-rated prospects. 

"It does come with a lot of pressure, but it makes me better in the long run," Witten said of playing for his father at Argyle Liberty Christian. "There are a lot of good things that come out of it. He's pretty tough on me, but it's all for my good, and it makes me a better player."

"He has been able to help me a lot with all of the experience he has in college and the NFL. I wouldn't be the player I am without him."

DCTX had a unique opportunity to sit down with Jason Witten before he left the high school ranks to begin his college coaching career in Norman, gaining valuable insight into his experience coaching Cooper, their father-son dynamic and the type of impact Cooper could make on and off the field for the Crimson and Cream. 

"Well, I think more than anything else, it's just been being with him every day," Witten said when asked what it has been like to coach Cooper in high school. "Football's been a game that's really changed our lives, our family's lives. A kid from a small town could dream big that maybe he could play pro football and have that accomplishment. Now to see him carve his own path and create his own story, having the chance to coach my sons in high school football is the greatest joy I've ever had."

"I've had some amazing memories and amazing moments through the game of football, none greater than the privilege of being their coach. The X's and O's are fun, and all that's great, but just watching them every day develop on the football field and develop as young men, I'm just really, really proud."

The evaluation extends beyond athletic traits.

"He's quiet, he's hardworking, he's focused, he's extremely kind. He's quick to give other people praise and defer attention to other people. Ultimately, he's just a joy to be around. He makes other people around him better. I think that's the ultimate sign of a great player and, more importantly, a great person, making others around you better, and he does a great job of that."