“The things I learned early on from my granddad, the things he instilled in me, are still to this day a huge part and a huge priority of my own life. Even the little stuff like my granddad always telling me to tuck in my shirt at church. It sticks with you.”

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.