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Position | Running back |
Class | Freshman |
Personal information | |
Born: | May 22, 2007 |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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High school | St. Martin's Episcopal (Metarie, Louisiana) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Harlem Michael Berry (born May 22, 2007) is an American football running back for the LSU Tigers.
Berry attended St. Martin's Episcopal School located in Metarie, Louisiana. [1] After signing with LSU, St. Martin's retired Berry's jersey number. [2]
During high school, Berry played both running back and free safety. [2] Following his junior season where he ran for 2,080 yards and 37 touchdowns, he was named Allstate Sugar Bowl's Outstanding Male Amateur Athlete of the Year. [3] On January 3, 2024, Berry committed to LSU. [4] [5]
Over the course of his senior season he rushed for 2,178 yards and 41 touchdowns and recorded 25 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, and blocked a field goal. [6] [7] Berry ran for more than 100 yards in all 12 games and averaged 12.8 yards per carry. In a humbling move, Berry credited his offensive line for his outstanding season. [8]
Over the course of his high school career, Berry was a three-time First Team All-State selection and was selected as the 2024-25 Louisiana Gatorade Football Player of the Year. [9] [10] [11] He was the first running back to win the award since Leonard Fournette. [8]
Berry concluded his prep football career with 8,571 rushing yards and 142 touchdowns. [8]
On National Early Signing Day, Berry officially signed to play college football for the LSU Tigers. [7]
Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Harlem Berry RB | Metarie, Louisiana | St Martin's Episcopal | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jan 3, 2024 | |
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