“I work hard every day not only to be a success on the football field and a credit to my team - but to be a good husband, father, son, grandson, teammate - to be the kind of man that is as respected as Walter Payton was.”

American football coach and former player

Jason Witten is an American football coach and former NFL tight end. Born in 1982, he played 17 seasons in the league, mostly with the Dallas Cowboys, and later became the offensive coordinator for the Oklahoma Sooners. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was chosen by Dallas in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. Witten is known for his toughness and consistency, and he ranks near the top of several all-time receiving lists for tight ends, including second in receptions and third in receiving yards.