Rodney Harrison is one step closer to Canton.
The former Patriots safety was named one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 on Wednesday, marking the closest that the hard-hitting defensive back has come to enshrinement.
Harrison was a semifinalist over the previous three seasons before moving into the final round of consideration for this current class. Fellow Patriots legend Vince Wilfork was also named as a semifinalist Wednesday morning, but did not make the final cut this year.
The Hall of Fame’s 50-person Selection Committee will announce the Class of 2024 ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.