Patriots Eye Undrafted Safety Justin Harrington

0:00It's March 30th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The New England Patriots are gearing apart for the 2026 NFL draft, even after solid-free agency moves. They still need depth at safety, so that's a prime target. They locked in all Proke Heaven Bired on a one-year, $9 million deal, but lost Jalen Hawkins to the Baltimore Ravens. Now, with Bired and Craig Woodson starting, they're hunting for young talent to build behind them. Reports say the Pats have met with West Virginia's safety Justin Harrington and shown real interest. He's not a household name yet, but he's on their radar as a developmental piece. Harrington bounced between three colleges and dealt with injuries, wrapping up with just seven tackles over eight games at West Virginia. Still, his size and athleticism stand out, and he's got ties to former Patriots coaches like Jed Fish and Steve Belichick. No lock-hill get drafted, but if he goes undrafted, those connections could land him in New

1:00England easy. He's the low-key type who fits their mold without the hype. Keep an eye on this, as draft season heats up, could be a smart under-the-radar ad to shore up that secondary for the long haul.