Patriots Expressing Interest in 'Twitchy' West Virginia DB

Harrington has plenty of contacts within the NFL already. He's close with Billy Bowman, the soon-to-be-second-year safety for the Atlanta Falcons. He played with him for three seasons at Oklahoma and they stay in contact to this day. He always likes to watch Denver Broncos star edge rusher Nik Bonitto, who also suited up for the Sooners from 2018-2022.

"We talk every day and help each other get better due to us being two different types of players," Harrington said. "We get to pick each other‘s brain and learn from each other due to size differences and play style."

A Look At The Patriots' Safety Room:

For New England, safety has been a position that may not be the one topping most people's lists of needs going into 2026. But there's room to improve.

Replacing Jaylinn Hawkins with All-Pro Kevin Byard was a good move, but the depth just isn't there. Behind Byard and Craig Woodson, Dell Pettus, Mike Brown, John Saunders Jr. and Brenden Schooler (special teams) are the ones currently rostered. Adding a new face could help improve the overall health of the position group heading into the summer.

In 35 career games at the FBS level, Harrington recorded 39 tackles, two interceptions and two pass breakups. The former high school wide receiver is a fluid player in coverage and has good length and size for the position (6-foot-3, 215 lbs). Could he be one of those secondary additions?

For Harrington, he has experience with some former Patriots. During his one season with Washington, his head coach was Jedd Fisch (who was New England's quarterbacks coach in 2020) and his defensive coordinator was Steve Belichick (who was on New England's staff for 12 seasons under his father, Bill).

Harrington's Semi-NE Experience:

That NFL knowledge is something Harrington believes helps him on the field.

"Playing under these two change(d) my gaming ways, such as play(ing) more free, being (a) very flexible player," Harrington said. "Playing in different positions and packages and overall just being a playmaker in a game changer."

Harrington doesn't care where he ends up. He hopes it's somewhere where he can help make a contribution in his first year -- on and off the field.

"Wherever anyone gives me an opportunity, I’m the guy to capitalize," he said. "I’m big on knowing your role, doing your job and capitalizing on minimal opportunity, as well as a locker room guy and do whatever the team needs for the overall outcome for us to win."