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Danville Today
By the People, for the People
Jason Witten Lands Commitment from Top TE Recruit Targeting Tennessee
Former NFL star and new Oklahoma tight ends coach beats out Vols for 4-star prospect Seneca Driver
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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In his first few months as the new tight ends coach at the University of Oklahoma, former Tennessee football legend Jason Witten has already made a major impact on the recruiting trail. Witten landed the commitment of four-star tight end Seneca Driver, who was a top target for the Tennessee Volunteers. Driver is the No. 56 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 3 tight end in the country.
Why it matters
This recruiting win for Witten and Oklahoma is a significant blow to Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class, as the Vols were heavily pursuing Driver. It also demonstrates Witten's strong recruiting ability and the pull that Oklahoma has as a prestigious college football program. The addition of Driver bolsters Oklahoma's tight end room and gives them a potential star for the future.
The details
Witten was announced as Oklahoma's new tight ends coach on January 15, 2026, joining head coach Brent Venables' staff. In his short time on the job, Witten has already made a major impact, landing the commitment of four-star tight end Seneca Driver over the weekend. Driver, who is from Danville, Kentucky and plays for Boyle County, is the No. 56 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 3 tight end in the country. Tennessee had also been heavily pursuing Driver, extending an early offer and hosting him on a visit, but ultimately lost out to Witten and the Sooners.
- On January 15, 2026, Jason Witten was announced as Oklahoma's new tight ends coach.
- On March 4, 2026, four-star tight end Seneca Driver committed to play for Witten and Oklahoma.
The players
Jason Witten
A former NFL star tight end who is now the tight ends coach at the University of Oklahoma.
Seneca Driver
A four-star tight end recruit in the 2027 class who committed to play for Oklahoma over Tennessee.
Brent Venables
The head coach of the University of Oklahoma football team.
Ben Arbuckle
The offensive coordinator at the University of Oklahoma.
What they’re saying
“I love football and I love teaching the game, and Oklahoma is as prestigious a college football program as there is in the country. So I'm thankful to Coach Venables for the opportunity to work together. It's been clear to me from the outset that he's one of the best leaders of men in football. And he has the pieces in place to compete for championships, so I'm excited to work under him and Coach (Ben) Arbuckle and with the rest of the staff. It's a tremendous opportunity and I'm proud to be a Sooner.”
— Jason Witten, Oklahoma Tight Ends Coach (rockytopinsider.com)
What’s next
Witten and Oklahoma will look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail, as they aim to land more top prospects in the 2027 class to complement the addition of Seneca Driver.
The takeaway
Jason Witten's early success as Oklahoma's tight ends coach, highlighted by landing a major recruiting victory over Tennessee for four-star prospect Seneca Driver, demonstrates his strong recruiting abilities and the pull of the Sooners' prestigious football program. This win will only bolster Oklahoma's tight end room and future outlook.
