Harlem Berry

5/15/23

Harlem Berry slides up to On3's No. 1 running back in 2025

Charles Power•

Harlem Berry moved up slightly to No. 11 overall in the updated 2025 On300 and now checks in as the top running back prospect, just a few spots ahead of Ousmane Kromah (No. 14). We love Berry’s sophomore film. His burst, play speed and ability to change directions on a dime are arguably the best in the cycle. He backed that up with a great track season, culminating in state titles in 100 meters (10.57 seconds) and 200 meters (21.43 seconds). Also of note, Berry is currently checking in at around 180 pounds up from around 160 as a freshman. His size is one of the primary areas we’re monitoring as he will likely need to continue adding good mass to hold on to the top spot in what looks to be a good running back group.

10/07/22

Harlem Berry has flashes for St. Martin's against Riverside

Sam Spiegelman•National Recruiting Analyst

Harlem Berry is the early No. 1 player in The Boot for the 2025 class, which is beginning to take shape as pass by the midway point of the regular season. Berry, a lanky 5-foot-11, 170-pounder for St. Martin's, is the focal point of the offense as a running back, receiver and even quarterback. While the explosive RB was largely held in check by a sound Riverside defense that flew to the football, Berry still managed 109 yards on 24 touches. The sophomore just eclipsed the Century mark rushing in the loss on Friday night. Berry had a strong showing at LSU camp this summer when he clocked a sub-4.4 second 40 and showed his elusiveness as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Against one of the state's best 2A defenses, Berry was forced to create much of his yardage on his own; he has exceptional short-area quickness and acceleration to pick up chunk yardage consistently and can cut on a dime as good as any back in the state right now -- if not better. Early on, Berry flashes elements of Joe McKnight in his game.

6/18/22

Harlem Berry breaks out at LSU's skills camp

Charles Power•

2025 running back Harlem Berry made waves on at LSU's elite skills camp Friday, cracking the sub-4.4 second mark in the 40-yard dash, before impressing in field drills. The rising sophomore looked like a natural pass-catcher out of the backfield. He received special attention from head coach Brian Kelly. Berry already shows some promising signs as a high school athlete, rushing for over 2,000 yards and 30 touchdowns in addition winning the 100-meter state title as a freshman.

6/17/22

Harlem Berry shines at LSU elite camp

Sam Spiegelman•National Recruiting Analyst

Harlem Berry, a 2025 running back from Metairie (La.) St. Martin’s, was impressive as a receiver out of the backfield during drill-work as well as in 1-on-1s. He has good size (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) and excellent hands, adjusts well to the field and is dynamic after the fact. He clocked in a 4.38 40 at camp.