In just four NFL seasons, Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has not only emerged as one of the top players at his position, but is closing in on becoming the most decorative tight end in Cowboys history. With three Pro Bowls under his belt, Witten is already one of the most productive pass-catchers in team history, and has the numbers to prove it. By recording 64 receptions in 2006, Witten became the first Cowboys tight end to record at least 60 catches in three different seasons. He is one of just 10 tight ends in NFL history to record more than 60 catches in three consecutive seasons. In 2006, Witten finished third on the team with 64 catches for 754 yards, although he scored just one touchdown. He finished second in the NFC and sixth in the NFL among tight ends in both catches (64) and receiving yards (754). Witten was named to his third Pro Bowl, as an injury replacement for Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey. Witten is now tied with former Cowboys tight ends Doug Cosbie and Billy Joe DuPree with three Pro Bowl appearances, trailing only Jay Novacek (five appearances) for most in team history. But Witten has already topped Novacek and several other former tight ends in other statistical categories. Witten already has three of the Cowboys' top-five reception seasons by a Cowboys tight end, including his team-record 87 catches in 2004. Witten's 66 catches in 2005 (third) and his 64 grabs in 2006 is tied for fourth with Cosbie (1985). Witten also has three of the five highest receiving yards totals in a single season by a tight end, topped by his 980 yards in 2004. Witten is also fourth and fifth with his 757 yards in 2005, and 754 yards in 2006, respectively. While Witten is busy setting all sorts of tight end records, he actually began his collegiate career at the University of Tennessee as a defensive end, but switched to tight end as a freshman. In three years, Witten quickly became one of the best tight ends in college football, and eventually left school after his junior season. As the Cowboys' third-round pick in 2004 (69th overall), Witten got off to a slow start as a rookie, catching just eight passes in the first eight games. But he turned it on in the second half of the season, catching 28 balls, giving him 35 for 347 yards and one touchdown as a rookie. But his career, and his place as one of the game's best tight ends took off in 2004, when he became Vinny Testaverde's go-to receiver. His 87 catches not only set team records, but ranks tied for 13th in NFL history for most receptions by a tight end in a single season. In fact, Witten's 87 catches is an NFC record, as the six players ahead of him are from AFC teams. Witten's evolution as a clutch receiver can be seen in the fact that 140 of his 252 career receptions have gone for a first down, including 53 on third down to convert first downs. Witten is a big target for Cowboys quarterbacks, but has also turned into a big-play threat down the field, with his rare athleticism for his size. While he has improved his blocking skills at the line of scrimmage, Witten is now considered one of the more complete tight ends in the NFL.