Dean Harrington brings depth, special-teams value, and upside at SDSU linebacker
In the 2025 season, Dean Harrington appeared in all 13 games for San Diego State on defense and special teams, finishing with 3 total tackles, and he enters 2026 as a sophomore backup behind veteran starters. He’s the kind of player coaches like because he’s available, physical, and already trusted in multiple phases, but he’s still building the production profile to match the frame and pedigree. His high-school résumé showed real playmaking juice, including 132 tackles and 13.5 sacks, so the upside is there if the role expands.
