100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #37 Justin Harrington By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: July 27, 2023

Player Profile

Position: Defensive Back

Height: 6’3″

Weight: 212

Class: Redshirt Fifth

Seasons at OU: 3

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Previous School: Bakersfield [Calif.] College

The Path to Norman

Justin Harrington took the JUCO route to OU. He attended Bakersfield College in California, across the country from his native North Carolina roots. Harrington visited Norman for the 2019 TCU game; he was impressed with the atmosphere and the staff and players. The visit led to an offer from the Sooners. Super K noted his skillset at the time, mentioning specifically his speed and his knack for being a hitter. After that, the Sooners held strong through a few other visits and landed a signing day announcement from the defensive back.

Career so Far

Unfortunately, Harrington tore his ACL during fall camp prior to his first season on campus. He redshirted and did not play in 2020.

Harrington saw more action in his second season, playing in four total games. However, his season was short; Harrington entered the transfer portal at the start of October of 2021. Following the staffing changes, he had several meetings with the new coaches and returned to the program in the spring.

In 2022, Harrington played in all 13 games. He saw time at Cheetah early in the season, making a big impression against Nebraska. However, following the TCU game, his playing time decreased noticeably.

Stats

Years: 2022 | 2021 | Career

Games Played: 13 | 4 | 17

Tackles: 23 | 0 | 23

Interceptions: 1 | 0 | 1

PBU: 2 | 0 | 2

Stats via Soonersports.com

This Season

Fans have been excited about Justin Harrington since before his arrival in Norman; this year looks primed to pay off on that excitement. Harrington had a healthy and full offseason at OU, leading the way at the Cheetah spot. Incoming transfers Reggie Pearson and Dasan McCullough are also projected at Cheetah, with McCullough in particular pushing for a big role. Coach Venables has noted that he will look for ways to get both McCullough and Harrington on the field to take advantage of their athleticism. With experience now under his belt and a spot ripe for the taking, Harrington looks ready to start for the Sooners in 2023.