Five-star 2025 RB Harlem Berry shifts commitment date

Elite 2025 running back Harlem Berry of Metairie (La.) St. Martin’s had locked in a college decision date for December 18, but has since shifted plans slightly.

The On3 Industry Ranking five-star RB from The Boot is set to reveal his college choice on January 3 from the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Fla. He is set to be the first underclassman to reveal his college pledge at the game to date.

Berry, the No. 1 running back in the country for the 2025 recruiting cycle, is deciding from LSU, Florida and Texas. The in-state Tigers are currently leading the way on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Berry ranks as the No. 11 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 1 running back and the No. 1 player in the state of Louisiana.

On3 ranks him higher than the rest of the industry — he is tabbed as the No. 8 player nationally, the No. 1 running back, and the No. 1 player in Louisiana.

Harlem Berry Scouting Summary

Here is the On3 Scouting Summary on the 5-foot-10, 185-pounder from The Boot:

“The most electric running back in the 2025 cycle. Possesses elite burst and effortless movement skills. Measured in at over 5-foot-10 and around 180 pounds prior to his junior season. Registers as a high end athlete with elite speed on the track and in the combine setting. Won state titles in the 100 and 200 meters as a sophomore with times of 10.57 seconds and 21.43 seconds, respectively. Most importantly, transfers his outstanding top end speed onto the field in a functional way. A threat to take it to the house on any touch. A light, springy mover who shifts gears and changes directions at full speed. Displays outstanding vision. Reads blocks and bursts through the line to the second level.”

“The game moves slow for him at the prep level. Runs through contact and shows balance that belies his size. Catches the ball well out of the backfield and projects as a viable option on passing downs. Highly productive as a sophomore, rushing for 2,237 yards and 37 touchdowns at 11.5 yards per carry and is continuing to play at a high level midway through his junior season. Does not have an overly large frame and will need to continue adding good mass in order to carry a substantial load at the next level. Has a later birthday for the cycle, turning 17 years old in late May of his junior year.”