Five-Star RB Harlem Berry commits to LSU

Five-star running back Harlem Berry of Metairie (LA) St. Martin’s Episcopal School announced his commitment to LSU Wednesday afternoon.

The 5-foot-11, 180 pounder chose the Tigers over Texas and Florida.

“What stood out to me was the fact that if I go to LSU I feel I can make an impact and difference in the running back room. Also all my family and friends will be able to come watch me play anytime.”

The Bayou State running back joins coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers’ top 5 2025 class. He is accompanied by five-star WR Dakorien Moore, four-star linebacker Keylen Moses, and others.

Harlem Berry Recruiting Profile 

Berry ranks as the No. 11 player according to 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.

Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings Team writes about him as a college recruit:

“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.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $137K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.