Imagine being a young tight end and getting a call from future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Witten? There wouldn't need to be an introduction, that's for sure.
The Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday hired Witten as their new tight ends coach to replace Joe Jon Finley, who was fired less than a week before Witten was hired in the midst of Transfer Portal chaos, with tight end being OU's biggest need. Now, what Witten lacks in coaching experience, he makes up for in reputation that makes him a valuable weapon for the Sooners on the recruiting trail.