Harlem Berry, nation's No. 1 running back in 2025, down to 5

St. Martin's Episcopal (Louisiana) star Harlem Berry is rated the nation's No. 11 overall prospect and No. 1 running back in the class of 2025.

The 5-foot-11, 177-pound ball-carrier holds offers from more than 20 of the top programs in America - and for good reason.

Berry is not only a highly-productive running back - 4,723 all-purpose yards and  67 touchdowns in two varsity seasons - but also won the Louisiana 1A state titles in the 100 (10.57) and 200 meter races (21.43).

On Friday, the Louisiana product cut his list of suitors down to five finalists: Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and USC:

So far, it's too early to speculate exactly where Berry will end up, but he's obviously a major prize.

And the best is yet to come.

As a sophomore, Berry rushed 193 times for 2,237 yards (11.6 yards per carry) and 37 touchdowns. 

Here's what On3 had to say, in part, in its scouting report:

"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. ...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.”

Sophomore season highlights