Witten, ranked the No. 31 overall recruit and No. 2 linebacker in the 2027 class, praised head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners' defense. While he played under his father at Liberty Christian, Cooper emphasized finding the best fit was the priority over nepotism.
Cooper Witten commits to Oklahoma Sooners
Four-star linebacker Cooper Witten has committed to the Oklahoma Sooners, choosing the program over SEC rivals Georgia, Texas A&M, and Tennessee. He joins his father, former NFL star Jason Witten, who serves as the Sooners' tight ends coach.