Carter County Sports Hall of Fame

Shawn Witten

Class of 2023

ElizabethtonFootballAthlete; Coach

Biography

Shawn Witten was a four-year football starter at Elizabethton High School and earned All-State recognition in 1997 and 1998. He helped the Cyclones reach the Class 4A state semifinals in both seasons and continued his playing career as a receiver at Virginia Tech, where he was part of a national championship-game team. Witten returned to Elizabethton as head football coach, continuing his association with the Cyclones program.

Career Highlights

Four-year Elizabethton starter; Virginia Tech football player; Elizabethton head coach

Awards & Honors

Two-time All-State selection (1997, 1998)