Harlem Berry at LSU: 2026 Stats, Breakout Role & Running Back Outlook
Harlem Berry went from highly rated freshman to one of LSU's most important offensive players during the second half of the 2025 season.
Harlem Berry's Freshman Breakout
Berry rushed for 491 yards and two touchdowns on 104 carries as a true freshman in 2025, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. He started LSU's final six games and led the Tigers in rushing in four of those contests.
The New Orleans native was the nation's top-rated running back in the 2025 recruiting class and also showed receiving ability out of the backfield with eight catches during his freshman season.
Why It Matters for LSU in 2026
Berry's acceleration and open-field ability give LSU an explosive complement to Caden Durham. If his late-2025 trajectory continues, the Tigers can build one of the SEC's most versatile backfields.
What to Watch
Whether Berry turns more touches into explosive gains
How often he is used as a receiver or motion player
How the Durham-Berry workload changes against SEC defenses
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