5-star LSU RB target Harlem Berry shuffles decision date
There’s a new decision date for Louisiana 2025 running back Harlem Berry out St. Martin’s in Metairie.
Berry had originally planned to announce his decision on Monday, but recently chose to push the date back, he tells the On3 staff.
Now, Berry will take his reveal to the big stage January 3 from the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Fla. He is set to be the annual All-American Game’s first underclassman to reveal his college pledge at the game.
LSU holds the On3 RPM lead for the 5-star RB
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.
“I feel great about LSU. They definitely are up there on my list,” Berry told On3 in October. “The vibe there from the fans and the feeling that I get there stands out.
“It feels like home and the energy is just different up there.”
Berry’s main recruiter has been LSU running backs coach and associate head coach Frank Wilson.
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 checks in as the No. 1 running back and the No. 1 player in the state of Louisiana.
The On3 scouting team ranks Berry higher than the rest of the industry, tabbing him as the No. 8 player nationally, the No. 1 running back in the 2025 class and the No. 1 player in Louisiana.
Harlem Berry Scouting Summary
With LSU closing in on another potential five-star addition, 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.”
