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Jason Witten #82

Dallas Cowboys

Did You Know?

When Jason was 12-years-old, his mother left his abusive father and they moved in with their grandfather, who Jason lovingly refers to as “Pawpaw.” Jason credits his grandfather with raising him, including showing him how to respect women. (The Dallas Morning News, February 1, 2008)
Because of Jason’s early childhood experiences he started the Jason Witten S.C.O.R.E. Foundation in December of 2007.The foundation is dedicated to assisting families in crisis because of domestic violence. (The Dallas Morning News, February 1, 2008)
Jason’s wife is also from Elizabethton and is an E.R. nurse (The Dallas Morning News, February 1, 2008)
The Wittens have a dog named Tink (The Dallas Morning News, February 1, 2008)
Rumors circulated last year of the Wittens having their own reality show on FOX (ESPN, May 20, 2008)
In June 2008, Jason honored a commitment he made and graduated from college with a degree in sports management, five years after he left the University of Tennessee to enter the draft (Dallas Morning News, June 24, 2008)

Player Facts:

In high school, Witten was a consensus All-American, selected by Prep Star, Parade, Gridiron Greats, USA Today, Blue Chip Illustrated, and Street & Smith. USA Today named Witten as the Tennessee high school Player of the Year, and was also named the East Tennessee Player of the Year, the Region Defensive Player of the Year, and the Mr. Football runner-up. Jason was a starter all four years of high school, and led the team to the state semi-finals three times. (DallasCowboys.com)
With 64 receptions, Jason ranks No. 2 in the NFC and No. 6 in the entire league. His 754 receiving yards also rank him second in the NFC and sixth in the NFL. (DallasCowboys.com)
Witten is a four-time Pro Bowl selection, and a 2007 All-Pro selection. (DallasCowboys.com)
Jason holds the Cowboys record for receptions, with 15 receptions in a single game. (EMQB.com, December 10, 2007)
While he is an intense, passionate player on the field, Jason is also revered for his down-to-earth, family-oriented character. He is regarded by many as one of the most respected players of the NFL. He was in the top four finalists for the 2007 season Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Because he saw firsthand how a father should not treat his family, Jason has striven to be the best father he can be. His wife, Michelle, said, "He's wanted to give his son the perfect family, whatever that is, that he never had." (The Dallas Morning News, February 1, 2008)

Charities:

Jason's S.C.O.R.E. Foundation is dedicated to the prevention and repairing of families that have been affected by domestic violence. S.C.O.R.E. stands for Support, Community, Overcome, Rebuild, and Educate. Jason launched his new foundation with a Christmas party for thirty families that were misplaced because of violence. Jason holds a football camp for more than 900 kids in his hometown, Elizabethton, Tennessee. Witten has also participated in numerous other charitable events and programs, such as the Cowboys 2003 Rookie Club, the ChildCareGroup, the Salvation Army, Children's Medical Center Dallas, and Kid's Cae at The Voice of Hope Ministries. He was a Cowboys representative for the JC Penney Take a Player to School program, and he and his wife participate in the Salvation Army Angel Tree program every year during the holidays. (DallasCowboys.com, June 21, 2008)