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What separates Harlem Berry from Caden Durham?

Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:12 pm
Posted by TigersGeaux001
Las Vegas, Nevada
Member since Feb 2014
845 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:12 pm
Let me preface by saying this is not intended to be negative towards Berry at all. I can’t wait to have them both scoring touchdowns in a Tiger uniform.

I’m just curious what makes Berry a potential 5 star number 1 back in his class while Durham is ranked significantly lower in his class?

Both are lightning fast, while Durham has bit more well put together muscular frame.
Both have similar offer lists as well but
Durham played against much tougher high school competition.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
22793 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:14 pm to
Nothing but a star at this point. I’ll take the Texas competition over Harlems from a practical standpoint and this is no slight to Berry.
Posted by Sissidog02
Member since Jan 2020
5370 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:15 pm to
432.2 miles
Posted by GeauxLSU4
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2012
10588 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:20 pm to
It's all based on upside and projections. Durham is severely underrated in my book.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278627 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:28 pm to
Berry big fish in small pond w/ camp helium

Durham big fish in big pond
This post was edited on 12/29/23 at 12:33 pm
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
30590 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:31 pm to
Maybe size? 5-11 vs 5-9. Just a guess on my part.

The talent levels for that year coming out of HS may also be a part of it.
Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
Member since Jan 2008
47778 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:52 pm to
This is why Harlem Berry should have went to Curtis
Posted by rjokerlsu
Big Spring, TX
Member since Apr 2007
6895 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 1:51 pm to
Plenty of room for both at LSU.
Posted by TigahTX
Member since Apr 2022
844 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 1:53 pm to
Berry is an elusive runner with great vision and home run speed . Durham has a low center of gravity with great balance and vision to go with home run speed.
Posted by burreauxxx
Member since Dec 2019
2775 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 2:50 pm to
More wiggle and explosiveness
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
27318 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 5:35 pm to
Different type of players

People on here are finally realizing how elite Durham is.

His explosiveness is next level.
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
9491 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 5:37 pm to
I've seen Berry play many times. He's fun to watch, especially against weak competition, but very unpolished. The athleticism and speed are way above average. I just truly believe he will need work when he gets here. Not his fault at all, and he will have good backs around him to keep him from being thrust into the fire too soon.

Durham is everything Berry is, but more polished but he's also considerably older and played against better comp. He will be quicker to plug and play. I believe the floor for both is really high, but the ceiling for Berry is higher. They could actually be great for each other, and not have either take too much of a beating.

James Simon can freaking tote it, too.

All 3 have similarities but enough differences in build, running style, and skills to work well together.
Posted by LSUSkip
Central, LA
Member since Jul 2012
17611 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 6:27 pm to
I don't know, but I'm getting Fournette/Guice vibes. Actually, I guess Bush/White although neither fills the White role and neither of them quite have the size.
Posted by LouisianimaI
Member since Dec 2023
576 posts
Posted on 12/30/23 at 8:58 am to
Durham has played way better competition and proven himself. Berry is talented but it remains to be seen what he does when competition turns up.
Posted by JiminyCricket
Member since Jun 2017
3604 posts
Posted on 12/30/23 at 3:08 pm to
That’s why the recruiting rankings can be a bit fickle. Reality is that both Caden and Harlem are sure fire, elite elite prospects and we’re fortunate to get both of them.
Posted by BregmansWheelbarrow
Member since Mar 2020
2653 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 12:01 am to
Just watching the Duncanville state championship game, I was blown away by Durhams speed. When he really kicked it in to turn the corner, or when he got into the open field, it was like everyone else was running in the mud. He was that much faster than anyone on the field….that was on the other team anyway. Moore is fast as shite.

I haven’t seen Berry play. I want to watch a game so I can see it for myself in the flow of said game. It’s better than being fed highlight reels.
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