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Top committed linebackers in the 2027 class
TL;DR
The 2027 class of linebackers features four top players already committed, including Cooper Witten from Oklahoma, son of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Witten. Other schools with commitments include Vanderbilt, Texas Tech, Clemson, and Notre Dame.
Key points
- Four of the top 10 linebackers in the 2027 class are committed.
- Cooper Witten from Oklahoma is a standout player.
- Jason Witten, an NFL Hall of Famer, is Cooper's father.
- Other schools with commitments include Vanderbilt and Texas Tech.
- The commitments were noted in April.
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Cooper Witten
Cooper Witten. (Photo by: Josh McCuistion - SoonerScoop.com/On3)
The linebackers group in the 2027 class is loaded with talent, and four of the top 10 players are already committed midway through April.
Cooper Witten (Oklahoma), the son of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Witten, headlines the group. But there’s plenty more behind him when it comes to dynamic second-level defenders. Along with the Sooners, Vanderbilt, Texas Tech, Clemson, Notre Dame and a handful of others are well-represented on the list of early commitments.
Rivals breaks it down below:
Cooper Witten – Oklahoma
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 36 (#2 LB)
School: Liberty Christian (Texas)
On his commitment: “Oklahoma made an impression on me from the beginning because Coach Venables was the first coach to offer me,” Witten told Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman. “I strongly believe in the vision he has for me and where the program is going. Coach Venables’ resume speaks for itself. The success on defense he has had over the years is an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.”
Omarii Sanders – Vanderbilt
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 52 (#3 LB) (Tenn.)
Q&A
Who are the top committed linebackers in the 2027 class?
The top committed linebackers include Cooper Witten and several others from schools like Vanderbilt, Texas Tech, Clemson, and Notre Dame.
What schools are represented by committed linebackers in the 2027 class?
Schools with committed linebackers include Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Texas Tech, Clemson, and Notre Dame.
What is Cooper Witten's connection to the NFL?
Cooper Witten is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Witten.
When was the commitment of the top linebackers in the 2027 class announced?
The commitments of the top linebackers in the 2027 class were announced midway through April.
