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Harlem Berry

Commit

2025

RB / 5-10.5 / 177

St Martin's Episcopal School

Metairie, LA

As a Recruit

Industry

96.45

Ranking

Natl.16RB1LA1

Class2025

Committed

1/03/24

On3 DB / Harlem Berry

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.

Reminds Us Of

Jamaal CharlesRB/5-11/199

97.50

HS Class of 2005

2008Draft: Rnd3 /Pick10

Harlem Berry's elite top end speed speed, functional movement skills and running style remind us of Jamaal Charles.

Videos

Highlights

Harlem Berry - St. Martin's Episcopal - 2022 Sophomore Season Highlights

Scouting Journal

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.